Document Type
Original Study
Subject Areas
Language/Linguistics and Literature
Keywords
scientific reason, phrenology, superstition, carbolic acid, logic, criminology.
Abstract
In the modern world today, when some people apply logic and reasoning on certain things, other people are still dominated by the age-old practice of superstitious beliefs and it sometimes becomes difficult to accept the principles and works carried out by them. These contradictions often lead to clashes between them. Amitav Ghosh’s Balaramin the Circle of Reason becomes obsessed with scientific reasoning after readingLife of Louis Pasteur and Practical Phrenology. The development of science and technology is taking place at such a fast pace but he starts carrying out all types of irrational activities like campaign for cleanliness of underwear in the name of scientific reasoning due to which his family faces many unwanted incidents; and his own actions leadto his doom. The existence of such contrasting characters in the society makes us ponder upon the reason behind it, and question the roles of education and experience in eradicating the ills of the society.
How to Cite This Article
Khuraijam, Gyanabati and Singh, Yumnam Oken
(2015)
"Amitav Ghosh’s The Circle of Reason: A Clash between Superstition
and Scientific Reason,"
Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Vol. 18:
Iss.
3, Article 1.
DOI: 10.5782/2223-2621.2015.18.3.5
Available at:
https://kjhss.khazar.org/journal/vol18/iss3/1
Publication Date
2015