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The Indian Subcontinent Argues with Itself

Peter Turchin

  • What is a civilization?

    Reflecting on what a civilisation is, the author finds Huntington’s emphasis on religion persuasive for South Asia, citing Peter Turchin’s view of higher religion as a meta-ethnic identity, while arguing…

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