Gandhi Freedom and Self-Rule
Contents: Preface. 1. M.K. Gandhi an introduction. 2. Mahatma Gandhi. 3. Gandhian socialism. 4. Swadeshi movement. 5. Gandhian sense of liberty. 6. Gandhi\'s concept of freedom. 7. Swaraj or self-rule. 8. The concept of Ahimsa. 9. The concept of Satyagraha. 10. Gandhian concept of decentralisation. 11. Gandhian philosophy. 12. Principle ideologies of M.K. Gandhi. 13. Gandhi, globalisation and quality of life: a study in the ethics of development. Bibliography.
This volume presents an original account of Mahatma Gandhi\'s four meanings of freedom: as sovereign national independence, as the political freedom of the individual, as freedom from poverty, and as the capacity for self-rule or spiritual freedom. This book begins with a brief life sketch of the great soul and then delves deep into the concept of freedom and self rule citing Gandhi\'s original thoughts. This is a huge source of reference for students of political science and those are interested in knowing Gandhi the man who changed the modern thought process. (jacket)
This volume presents an original account of Mahatma Gandhi\'s four meanings of freedom: as sovereign national independence, as the political freedom of the individual, as freedom from poverty, and as the capacity for self-rule or spiritual freedom. This book begins with a brief life sketch of the great soul and then delves deep into the concept of freedom and self rule citing Gandhi\'s original thoughts. This is a huge source of reference for students of political science and those are interested in knowing Gandhi the man who changed the modern thought process. (jacket)
