Growth of Modern Education and Rise of Social Awareness

The growth of modern, Western-style education under British rule was not merely an administrative convenience but a catalyst for profound social awareness. It exposed the educated Indian elite to rationalism, liberal political thought, and historical critique, directly spurring the rise of intellectual movements, socio-religious reforms, and the articulation of a unified, modern national consciousness.

Education as a Catalyst for Social Change

Intellectual/Philosophical

  • Introduction of Rationalism & Science: Western education broke the monopoly of religious texts and scholasticism, introducing a methodology based on scientific inquiry, rational analysis, and critical examination of tradition.
  • Socio-Religious Reforms: Led directly to the formation of reform ....
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