Gandhi and Revolution

This volume is a collection of Devi Prasadâs essays on Gandhi social justice and social change. The different essays address themes ranging from Gandhiâs ideals of satyagraha and ahimsa civil disobedience and non-violence to the Gandhian approach to education as founded in making and crafting as well as participation in the political and social movements of our times. They also engage the revolutionary potential of Gandhiâs thought drawing parallels between Lenin and Gandhi and analysing the historical significance of Gandhiâs anti-imperialist yet non-violent political philosophy. In sum the volume dwells on the continuing critical relevance of Gandhi in our times. It will be of interest to those in education political science peace and conflict studies history and philosophy as well as to the general reader interested in Gandhian thought. . Language: English