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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
May 2011
Print publication year:
2011
Online ISBN:
9780511921162
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CCOL9780521116701
Subjects:
Area Studies, South Asian History, Asian Studies, History, Religion, Philosophy, Religion: General Interest
Collection:
The Cambridge Companions to Philosophy and Religion
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Book description

Even today, six decades after his assassination in January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi is still revered as the father of the Indian nation. His intellectual and moral legacy, and the example of his life and politics, serve as an inspiration to human rights and peace movements, political activists and students. This book, comprised of essays by renowned experts in the fields of Indian history and philosophy, traces Gandhi's extraordinary story. The first part of the book explores his transformation from a small-town lawyer during his early life in South Africa into a skilled political activist and leader of civil resistance in India. The second part is devoted to Gandhi's key writings and his thinking on a broad range of topics, including religion, conflict, politics and social relations. The final part reflects on Gandhi's image and on his legacy in India, the West, and beyond.

Reviews

“A judicious selection of insightful articles which between them give a reliable and comprehensive account of Gandhi’s life, thought and impact. Indispensable for beginners and experts alike.” – Lord Bhikhu Parekh, University of Westminster and House of Lords

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  • Introduction
    pp 1-8
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  • 1 - Gandhi’s World
    pp 11-9
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