Tribal Philosophy

Explore the rich heritage, social structures, artistic expressions, and philosophical views of Indian tribes, and gain insights into their history, culture, and contemporary challenges.

Tribal Philosophy

1 Historical Roots of the Tribals

  1. Adivasis: Meaning and Significance
  2. Geographical Overview
  3. The Origin Of Races In India
  4. Indian Tribes: Historical Roots
  5. The Peopling Of India
  6. Tribal Situation Today

2 Tribal Folklore and Cultural Expressions

  1. Tribal Art
  2. Tribal Music
  3. Indian Tribal Performing Arts
  4. Tribal Costumes and Jewellery
  5. The Importance of Tribal Culture
  6. Adivasi Contributions to Indian Civilization

3 Social Organization of Tribals

  1. The Social Structure Of Santals
  2. The Village Set-Up
  3. The Council Of Five People (Mone Hor)
  4. The Peopleโ€™s Assembly (Disom Hor)
  5. The Code Of Behaviour and Taboos
  6. Social Evils: Magic and Witchcraft

4 Impact of Scientific Culture and Globalization on the Tribals

  1. Ethnobotany
  2. Economic and Cultural Situation of Tribals Today
  3. Alienation of Adivasi Territories
  4. Hope For Tomorrow

5 Tribal World-view and Philosophy of Life

  1. Characteristics of Indian Tribes
  2. World-View of the Tribal Population in India
  3. Interconnectedness and Tribal Philosophy
  4. Time to Undo ‘Historical Injustice’ to Tribals in India: Supreme Court

6 Human Values and Moral Outlook of the Tribals

  1. Tribal Values and Moral Outlook
  2. A Tribal Story
  3. Modern Hunger for Tribal Values
  4. Rediscovering the Sacred Space

7 Tribal Aesthetic Outlook

  1. Characteristics and Functions of Tribal Aesthetics
  2. Beauty and Art (a philosophical outlook)
  3. Tribal Art Forms
  4. Festivals
  5. Embroidery Painting and Drawing

8 Tribal Cosmogonies and Cosmologies

  1. Creation Accounts of Central and East Indian Tribals
  2. Creation Accounts of North-East Indian Tribals
  3. Creation of Heavenly Bodies
  4. Determining Time

9 Agrarian and Pastoral Life of Tribals

  1. Historical Evolutions
  2. Agrarian and Pastoral Settlements
  3. Philosophical and Theological Implications
  4. Pastoral Tribal Communities
  5. Socio-economic Conditions of the Pastoralists
  6. Pastoralist Confound Progressivism
  7. Socio-political and Ideological Underpinnings

10 Displacement and Migration

  1. Displacement
  2. Consequences of Displacement
  3. Migration
  4. Patterns of Migration
  5. Causes and Consequences of Migration

11 Resistance and Revolutions against Foreign Powers

  1. Pacification of the Paharias
  2. Santal Revolt (1781-84)
  3. Kol Insurrection
  4. British Rule (1834 Onwards) and Tribals
  5. Tribal Movements

12 Tribal Identity Crisis and Solution

  1. Definition of Identity
  2. Who are the Tribals?
  3. Factors that Constitute Tribal Identity
  4. Crisis of Identity
  5. Solution

13 Belief Systems and Rituals among Tribals

  1. Tribal Religion
  2. Totemism
  3. Belief in God, Ancestor Spirits, and Spirits
  4. Belief in Blessing, Cursing, and Oath-taking
  5. Religious Rituals
  6. Symbolism

14 Eschatological Views of the Tribals

  1. The World Beyond
  2. Happiness and Fulfilment
  3. Human Soul
  4. Ancestral Spirits
  5. A Communion

15 Tribal Religion(s) Vis-aฬ€-vis Impact of Other Religions

  1. Contact with other Religions
  2. Bhagat Movements among the Uraons
  3. The Kherwar (Kharwar) Movement
  4. Christian Movements
  5. Birsa Movement
  6. Tana Bhagat Movement
  7. The Haribaba Movement in Singhbhum

16 Future of Tribal Religion(s)

  1. Variety and Diversity of Religious Practices
  2. Santal Religious Life
  3. The Santal Life-Cycle
  4. The Future of Tribal Religions