Annihilation of caste was written by5/24/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() At the same time, unlike the jargon-prone academics of today, Ambedkar had the ability as well as the desire to communicate his arguments in everyday language. Because of this scholarly training, he had - unlike Tagore, Gandhi, or Nehru - the analytical skills to synthesise his readings and his experiences into a cohesive and persuasive narrative. In and outside the classroom, Ambedkar had read widely in sociology, economics, philosophy, and history. These tendencies were given further shape by his education in Columbia and London, and the two doctoral degrees he obtained there. Ambedkar had a naturally curious mind and was a voracious reader from a very young age. Even more pertinent is his scholarly temperament. Pertinent here is the author’s personal experience as a Dalit who had experienced caste discrimination himself. However, that may not be the principal reason why the book is more focussed in its presentation. Annihilation of Caste is a much shorter work than Hind Swaraj, Nationalism, or The Discovery of India. ![]()
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