EXCERPT
This book review delivers an informative summary of Scott R. Stroud’s
The Evolution of Pragmatism: Ambedkar, Dewey, and the Rhetoric of
Reconstruction in India. The work underscores Ambedkar’s pragmatic stance
on societal matters and his profound intellectual appreciation for the teachings
of John Dewey. The review acknowledges Stroud’s thorough examination,
which stresses Ambedkar’s strategic utilisation of persuasion and his
continuing impact on Indian politics and societal transformation. Overall, the
book has garnered recognition as an indispensable resource for understanding
Ambedkar’s enduring influence and his substantial contributions to the
scholarly and political arenas of India.
