Gandhi and Revolution
Auteur : Prasad Devi
This volume is a collection of Devi Prasad?s essays on Gandhi, social justice and social change. The different essays address themes ranging from Gandhi?s 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 Gandhi?s thought, drawing parallels between Lenin and Gandhi and analysing the historical significance of Gandhi?s 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.
Foreword. Preface and Acknowledgements1. Non-violence and satyagraha2. Redefining the concept of freedom 3. Gandhi’s educational revolution 4. Lenin and Gandhi: Contemporary revolutionaries 5. Violent struggles for freedom 6. Self-suffering and service for effective satyagraha 7. Struggle of the minorities 8. Why non-violence? 9. Gandhi: A historical necessity 10. True education is education for satyagraha 11.Satyagraha: The art of defying oppression without becoming oppressors 12. Do we have the will and courage to knock at Gandhi’s door? Bibliography. About the Author. Index
Devi Prasad, artist and activist, was editor of Nayee Talim, and was closely involved with developing the art school at Gandhi’s Sevagram. He ran his own pottery studio in Delhi from 1983 to 2003.
Date de parution : 03-2012
13.8x21.6 cm
Date de parution : 01-2016
13.8x21.6 cm
Thèmes de Gandhi and Revolution :
Mots-clés :
Sabarmati Ashram; Satyagraha; Satyagraha Ashram; Gandhian approach; Indian People; Ahimsa; Rabindranath Tagore; Non-violent political philosophy; Congress Working Committee; Social justice; Vinoba Bhave; Gandhi’s Insistence; Gandhi’s Proposal; Gandhi’s Plans; Quit India Movement; Constructive Programme; Gandhi’s Idea; Eleventh Hour; Salt Satyagraha; Young Men; India National Congress; Gandhi’s Nationalism; Hind Swaraj; Nuclear Disarmament; Bourgeois State Machine; Noncooperation Movement; Quit India Campaign; Great Famine; Common Language; Capital Punishment