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Gandhi: a very short introduction

By Bhikhu C , Gandhi;Parekh

Book information

Publisher
Sterling Pub. Co
Year
2010
ISBN
9781402768873, 1402768877
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2691058 bytes)
Series
Brief insight
Pages
viii, 181 pages : illustrations (some color), map
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
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Description

Life and work -- Religious thought -- Human nature -- Satyagraha -- Critique of modernity -- The vision of a nonviolent society -- Critical appreciation.;Gandhi's life and thought had enormous impact. Here is a balanced introduction to one of the most revered men in history. Written with extensive access to Gandhi's writings in Indian languages, which most commentators have little or no access, Bhikhu Parekh outlines both Gandhi's major philosophical insights as well as the limitations of his thought. Life and work -- Religious thought -- Human nature -- Satyagraha -- Critique of modernity -- The vision of a nonviolent society -- Critical appreciation.

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