Dr. Ashwani Kumar
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Human Dignity - A purpose in Perpetuity

An essential read for every citizen invested in the future of Indian democracy and the values that hold it together.

About the Book

Author: Dr. Ashwani Kumar Publisher:LexisNexis Published:2020

The book is a by-product of the author’s studied reflections on some of the pressing issues of our time. A passionate appeal for freedom, dignity and justice, polished by a deep concern for sanctity of the Constitutional order is its defining distinction.

A candid critique of the infraction of human dignity reinforces the need to confront tyrannical power in the age of extremes. The author’s plea for a civilized political discourse anchored in moderation and idealism is a refreshing message of hope in a time of turmoil.

Contextually structured around topical issues, this book is about keeping faith with the promise of our national charter founded in human dignity and nurtured by institutions of libertarian democracy. Its twenty scholarly chapters reflect Ashwani Kumar’s sensitivity and deep commitment to the core values that define the idea of India. The Book, says Author, “is a humble offering in the advancement of Human Dignity – a purpose in perpetuity”.

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Acclaim & Endorsements

"In our times of injustice, indignity and inhumanity, Ashwani Kumar's book comes like a whiff of confidence - in ourselves and our ability to pause, reflect and redeem ourselves... This book tells us, we are not to despair, for the human conscience stays defiant, strong and invincible."

Gopalkrishna Gandhi
Former Governor of West Bengal and Indian High Commissioner to South Africa and Sri Lanka

"This interesting book "Human Dignity - A Purpose in Perpetuity"...is humane, enlightened, and scholarly, and I congratulate Dr Ashwani Kumar and thank him, for taking the time and effort to bring this volume into print."

Patrick Prendergast
Provost & President, Trinity College Dublin

"Dr. Ashwani Kumar's latest book, "Human Dignity A Purpose in Perpetuity"... is a treasure that is beyond compare...this is a timely book which dissects the causes of our present predicament, articulates persuasively what solutions are available and renews our faith in Indian democracy."

Shyam Saran
Former Foreign Secretary and Former Chairman of National Security Advisory Board

"Dr. Ashwani Kumar has written an important book, at an important time, in the history of this important nation. In a series of brilliant essays written to respond to pressing issues of the day, Dr. Kumar's... insights on the challenges of doing so should be required reading by anyone who cares about the future of this great country"

David B. Wilkins
Lester Kissel Professor of Law Harvard Law School

"Running through these perceptive, and poetic essays...is a strong and determined commitment to the importance of human dignity...A must-read for anyone interested in what politics is and what it should be."

Neera Chandhoke
Former Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi Director of the Developing Countries Research Centre, University of Delhi

"Freedom, dignity, democracy are tottering and shaking, everywhere in the world... The book should be read worldwide. The subject is commonly important apparently or potentially in every nation..."

Hiroyuki Yoshikawa
Former President, University of Tokyo