Modernist Reformers in Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism, 1865-1935

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The book offers a comparative analysis of seven influential religious reformers from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, highlighting their contributions to Islam, Hinduism, and Confucianism. It examines the ideas of Jamal ad-Din al-Afghani, Muhammad 'Abduh, and Muhammad Rashid Rida for Islam; Dayananda Sarasvati and Swami Shraddhananda for Hinduism; and K'ang Yu-wei and Liang Ch'i-ch'ao for Confucianism, showcasing their impact on modern religious thought and social reform.