Download or read book Gandhian Thought and Contemporary Society written by Seminar on Gandhian Thought and Contemporary Society, University of Allahabad and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers and proceedings.

Download or read book Gandhian Thought and Contemporary Society written by Pyarelal and published by . This book was released on 1983-11-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gandhian Theory of Social Reconstruction written by Parmeshwari Dayal and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2006 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gandhian Thought Can Be Evaluated In Two Perspectives. One Is What Gandhi Basically Stands For. He Distrusted Industrialism And Had The Courage To Decry Industrialization With Mass Production Even When It Was At Its Peak. In That Spirit Gandhian View Of Human Society Is An Alternative To Modern Industrial Society.In The Other Perspective, Gandhian Thought Is Evaluated In Terms Of The Needs And Requirements Of The Existing Society And An Attempt Is Made To Reinterpret It To Suit Those Requirements. In This Endeavour, The Basic Spirit Of Gandhian Ideals, Very Often, Is Sacrificed Or Compromised.The Present Book Gandhian Theory Of Social Reconstruction Analyses Gandhian Thought In The First Perspective And Thereby Provides A Rational And Viable Framework Of Post-Industrial Human Society After Gandhian Ideals.It First Establishes That There Is The Need To Find An Alternative To Industrial Society And That The Alternative Could Be Based On Spirituality. The Concept Of Spirituality Is Discussed Here In Secular And Sociological Terms Avoiding All Jargons Of Various Religions And Philosophy.Further, The Book Propounds A New Unconventional Classification Of Human Motivation Encompassing The Entire Gamut Of Motivational Urge.It Also Introduces The Concept Of Soul Force As A New Dimension To The Realms Of Theory And Practice Of Social Reconstruction. This Is Based On The Awakening Of The Soul To Its Potential Or Force That Gives Strength To The Individual At Least To Uphold One S Dignity And Self-Respect Which Are Being Violated In The Present Society Whether Of The West Or Of The East. For Creating And Sustaining Soul Force, This Theory Provides Appropriate Instruments And Methods.The Book Also Outlines The Constitution Of A Non-Violent Society Incorporating Such Ingredients As May Lead To The Emergence Of A Non-Violent And Spiritual Social Order. The Book Then Goes On To Discuss The Method Of Non-Violent Action In The Manner Of A Process As A Gandhian Technique For Conflict Resolution, Fighting Against Social Injustice And Exploitation And Rebuilding The New Society.One May Ridicule The Theory As Utopian. But The Goals Should Always Be Set On The Highest Side Even Though They May Never Be Realized In Their Completeness. One Should Constantly Try To Reach Them As High As Possible To The Best Of One S Capacity. The Goals Should Never Be Set On The Lower Level.This Book Opens Up Many New Vistas For Research And Joins The Current Debate In Political And Economic Fields On Social Reconstruction Going On Since The Second World War And More So After The Collapse Of Communism In Soviet Russia And The 9/11 Events That Have Agitated The Human Conscience.

Download or read book Gandhi s Thought and Liberal Democracy written by Sanjay Lal and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an intense focus on both the depth and practicality of Mahatma Gandhi’s political and religious thought this book reveals the valuable insights Gandhi offers to anyone concerned about the prospects of liberalism in the contemporary world. Gandhi’s Religious Thought and Liberal Democracy makes the case that for Gandhi, in stark contrast to commonly accepted liberal orthodoxy, religion is indispensable to the public life, and indeed the official activity, of any genuinely liberal society. Gandhi scholars, political theorists, and activist members of a lay audience alike will all find much to digest, comment upon, and be motivated by in this work.

Download or read book Gandhi In Contemporary Times written by S K Srivastava and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together essays which discuss and contextualise Gandhi’s ideas on pluralism, religious identity, non-violence, satyagraha, and modernity. It interrogates the epistemic foundations of Gandhian thinking and weltanschauung, identifies diverse strands within his arguments, and gives it new meaning in contemporary society. This book focuses on Gandhi’s engagements with religious, political and social conflicts, his reflections on faith and modernity, and his argumentative dialogues with Mohammad Ali Jinnah and B R Ambedkar. It provides critical insights into Gandhi’s philosophy and suggests ways of engaging with his ethical and moral ideas in contemporary intellectual and political discourse. Comparing and contrasting Gandhian thought and strategies with contemporary issues and conceptions of religious freedom, conflict resolution, and liberalism; the volume reformulates and reconstitutes his intellectual and political legacy. This book points to new and possible future directions of research on Gandhian concepts and will be useful for scholars in the fields of political science, Gandhian studies, sociology and philosophy.

Download or read book Gandhi and the Contemporary World written by Sanjeev Kumar and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops a critical understanding of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy and practice in the context of contemporary challenges and engages with some of his key work and ideas. It highlights the relevance of Gandhi’s legacy in the quest towards peace-building, equity and global justice. The volume examines diverse facets of Gandhi’s holistic view of human life – social, economic and political – for the creation of a just society. Bringing together expert analyses and reflections, the chapters here emphasise the philosophical and practical urgency of Gandhi's thought and action. They explore the significance of his concepts of truth and nonviolence to address moral, spiritual and ethical issues, growing intolerance, conflict and violence, poverty and hunger, and environmental crisis for the present world. The volume serves as a platform for constructive dialogue for academics, researchers, policymakers and students to re-imagine Gandhi and his moral and political principles. It will be of great interest to those in philosophy, political studies, Gandhi studies, history, cultural studies, peace studies and sociology.

Download or read book The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi for the Twenty first Century written by Douglas Allen and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume shows how Gandhi's thought and action-oriented approach are significant, relevant, and urgently needed for addressing major contemporary problems and concerns, including issues of violence and nonviolence, war and peace, religious conflict and dialogue, terrorism, ethics, civil disobedience, injustice, modernism and postmodernism, oppression and exploitation, and environmental destruction. Appropriate for general readers and Gandhi specialists, this volume will be of interest for those in philosophy, religion, political science, history, cultural studies, peace studies, and many other fields.

Download or read book Contemporary Society written by Jagannath Swaroop Mathur and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2010 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers presented at various seminars.

Download or read book Gandhian Thoughts written by Dr. Rajender Attri and published by Sarla Publications Private Limited. This book was released on with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. EARLY LIFE ……………………………………………………………… 1-27 Education Life as an English Gentleman Birth of a Leader Gandhi’s Arrival in India Transvaal Condition Influence of John Ruskin Writing Gandhi’s vows to Brahmacharaya Asiatic Law Amendment Ordinance The First Satyagraha and its Success Gokhale’s visit and Withdrawal of Black Act 2. GANDHI’S ARRIVAL IN INDIA ………………………………… 28-4 Satyagraha Ashram, Ahmedabad First Satyagraha experiment in India War Conference Jallianwalla Bagh Calling Civil Disobedience a Himalayan Blunder Boycott of Hunter Committee Gandhi’s Leadership Gandhi’s Fast 3. VARIOUS MOVEMENTS ………………………………………… 43-54 Gandhi as a Mass Leader Diminishing Popularity of Gandhiji All Parties Conference Nehru Report Civil Disobedience Eleven Points 4. SECOND PHASE OF MOVEMENTS ……………………… 55-73 Dandi March The Gandhi-Irwin Pact Poona Pact Retirement From Congress Difference over World War-II {iii} 5. GANDHI’S LEADERSHIP ……………………………………….. 74-90 ‘Do or Die’ Mantra The Cabinet Mission Rajaji Formula Simla Conference Interim Government Formula Politician to Saint Partition Plan 6. TOWARDS FREEDOM ……………………………………………. 91-94 Independence Gandhi’s Helplessness 7. GANDHI’S SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY ………………………. 95-111 Love for Truth What is Truth? Non-Violence means Love Travesty of Non-Violence Critique of Violence The Ends and the Means Faith in Moksha Gandhi’s Sarvodaya Concept of Trusteeship Varna Dharma Concept 8. GANDHI’S IDEAS OF A PLANNED SOCIETY …………………………………………… 112-117 Village Reconstruction Eradication of Untouchability Gandhi’s Moral Philosophy Swadeshi and Swarajya Sarvodaya 9. NON-VIOLENCE …………………………………………………. 118-125 Non-Violence in Economic, Political and Social Fields Gandhi and Force {iv} 10. GANDHI AND SOCIALISM …………………………………. 126-130 Gandhian Socialism Sarvodaya Samaj Gandhi the Utopian Gandhian Socialism Vs World Socialism 11. GANDHIAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION …….. 131-139 Gandhi’s Ideas on Education Craft- Centred Education Gandhi’s Aims of Education Message to Students Gandhi’s Programme of Education 12. GANDHI’S PHILOSOPHY OF SATYAGRAHA ……. 140-152 Gandhi’s Experiments: The Salt Satyagraha Faith in Truth Qualities of A Satyagrahi Satyagraha: A Weapon to Counter Evil Satyagraha is not Cowardice Strength of Satyagraha Satyagraha Principle Dictates of God 13. RELIGION AND POLITICS…………………………………. 153-157 No Religious Movements without Politics Purity in Politics is Essential Politics is for the liberation of the Country Moral Courage is essential in Politics Secrecy has no Place in Politics 14. THE ECONOMIC PHILOSOPHY OF GANDHI …… 158-161 Background of Gandhian Economic Thought The Economic Structure of Gandhian State 15. THEORY OF TRUSTEESHIP ………………………………. 162-164 Non-Possession and Non-Stealing Bread Labour Gandhi on Decentralisation of Industries {v} 16. GANDHI ON FAMILY PLANNING ……………………… 165-167 Late Marriages Brahmacharya Ashram Vyavastha 17. GANDHI AND MARX AS POLITICAL PHILOSPHERS ……………………………….. 168-173 Gandhi was a Philosohical Anarchist Gandhi as a Moralist 18. ENDS AND MEANS ……………………………………………… 174-180 Inner Values Strength Did Gandhi fail Gandhi as a Law-abiding Citizen Truth and Non-Violence Second Best State Gandhian Swaraj 19. IDEAL STATE ………………………………………………………. 181-184 Supporter of Universal Franchise Emphasis on Duties Gandhi and Hinduism Right and Duty Gandhi’s Love for Hinduism Gandhi’s Doctrine of Self-Reliance 20. SPIRITUAL INTERPRETATION OF HISTORY…… 185-191 Importance of Religion Voluntary Suffering Inner Voice God both Law and Law Giver God is Perfection God and Evil Uncontrollable Optimision MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS………………192-20

Download or read book Gandhi in the Twenty First Century written by Anshuman Behera and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book engages a multidisciplinary approach to understand Gandhi in addressing specific contemporary societal issues. The issues highlighted in the book through thirteen distinct, yet interrelated, themes offer solutions to the societal challenges through the prism of Gandhian thought process. This edited book explores how ideas Gandhi expressed over a century ago can be applied today to issues from the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to peaceful resolution of conflicts. In particular, it looks at the contemporary societies' critical issues and offers solutions through the prism of Gandhian ideas. Written in an accessible style, this book reintroduces Gandhi to today's audiences in relevant terms.

Download or read book Self and Society written by Ramashray Roy and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 1984 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Roy focuses on the nature of the predicament of modern man, tracing its roots from the perspectives of history and philosophy. He identifies man's basic problem as the modern tendency to emphasize the augmentation of fortune as the necessary prop to the development of human personality, and as the determining factor of the man-man and man-nature relationship.

Download or read book Gandhian Thought written by Ravindra Kumar and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2008 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If there is only one book about Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi that you need to read today, make Gandhian Thought, New World, New Dimensions by Ravindra Kumar be the book. There are many Gandhian scholars around the world but Kumar is peerless. What sets Kumar apart from the other scholars is that like Gandhi he is Indian, and he understands the culture and customs behind the teachings and the philosophy. One can never study Gandhi and try to separate him from his ethnology. He is a noteworthy researcher. Kumar s interpretation of Gandhi and his ideas is outstanding. Kumar, an educator who has authored over a hundred books, has emerged as one of the great thinkers of our time, and a leading Gandhian scholar. In this book he articulates on Satyagraha, the Sustainable Culture of Peace and how the Gandhian philosophy applies in current international conflicts, Sudan, Myanmar, Iraq, Iran, and outer countries. The book also addresses the fundamental question, is Gandhi relevant today? This book should be a required reading for all individuals who are interested in peace and the Gandhian theory. This book is a necessary read.

Download or read book Relevance of Duties in the Contemporary World written by Raman Mittal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reflects on the significance of duties in creating an egalitarian society by collating and contextualizing the relevant literature. It particularly focuses on an appreciation of Gandhi’s views on duty to showcase how they remain pertinent to create a cohesive, responsible and value-based society in the present right-dominated world. A viable solution to the current real world problems could be found in exploring the philosophy on duties and the book provides relevant literature in this regard. It undertakes jurisprudential analysis of duty in a rights-dominated world, identifying the gaps in realising the potential of duty to address the critical issues of the present times. It argues that enforcement of rights depends heavily on the observance of duties and proposes coherence in right-duty relationship. Gandhian thought on duty recognises duty as a precursor to rights and emphasises that the observance of duties guarantees the enforcement of rights. The relevance of duties and Gandhian thoughts on the same is not restricted to India but transcends borders with profound appeal. Gandhian thoughts have become even more relevant in the current times to examine the situation of COVID-19 pandemic, racial discrimination (BLM), environmental crises, digital divide, health care and medical care crises, refugee and migrant labour problems and it can offer promising solutions based on the nuances of social solidarity, self realisation of duties/responsibilities, local governance, compassion and humanity.

Download or read book Conquest of Violence written by Joan Valerie Bondurant and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Mahatma Gandhi died in 1948 by an assassin's bullet, the most potent legacy he left to the world was the technique of satyagraha (literally, holding on to the Truth). His "experiments with Truth" were far from complete at the time of his death, but he had developed a new technique for effecting social and political change through the constructive conduct of conflict: Gandhian satyagraha had become eminently more than "passive resistance" or "civil disobedience." By relating what Gandhi said to what he did and by examining instances of satyagraha led by others, this book abstracts from the Indian experiments those essential elements that constitute the Gandhian technique. It explores, in terms familiar to the Western reader, its distinguishing characteristics and its far-reaching implications for social and political philosophy.

Download or read book The Gandhian Moment written by Ramin Jahanbegloo and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The father of Indian independence, Gandhi was also a political theorist who challenged mainstream ideas. Sovereignty, he said, depends on the consent of citizens willing to challenge the state nonviolently when it acts immorally. The culmination of the inner struggle to recognize one’s duty to act is the ultimate “Gandhian moment.”

Download or read book Gandhian Thought and Techniques in the Modern World written by S. C. Gangal and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gandhi and the World written by Debidatta Aurobinda Mahapatra and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book revisits Gandhi in this era of turbulence. As rigidly held notions and practices fall to pieces, and as mechanisms of violence and politicking fail, Gandhi comes to picture. If Gandhi could change the course of history, there must be elements in his thought and action, which need re-examination for the benefit of human society. This collection of essays seeks to address the question: Is it possible to generate Gandhian optimism and faith in truth and nonviolence in the contemporary world? It argues that there is a need for sustained efforts to make an in-depth study of Gandhian principles to address global problems. The book is a useful addition to the literature in political science and international relations, economics, history, sociology, conflict and peace studies, and a guide for the advocates of peaceful means of conflict resolution.