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As a thinker and philosopher, Radhakrishnan defended Hinduism against what kind of criticism?

  • Misguided Eastern criticism

  • Uninformed Western criticism

  • Biased academic Criticism

  • Unfair political criticism

Answer

As a thinker and philosopher, Radhakrishnan defended Hinduism against uninformed Western criticism. Radhakrishnan believed that the Western world's understanding of Hinduism was based on ignorance and prejudice, and he argued that Hinduism was a complex and sophisticated religion that deserved to be better understood. Radhakrishnan's work helped to increase understanding of Hinduism in the West and to promote dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures.
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