2009, ISBN: 0195699653

[EAN: 9780195699654], Gebraucht, wie neu, [PU: Oxford University Press, New Delhi], 60046, Contents Introduction key issues and overview of Gandhi's philosophy for the twenty first centur… Meer...

[EAN: 9780195699654], Gebraucht, wie neu, [PU: Oxford University Press, New Delhi], 60046, Contents Introduction key issues and overview of Gandhi's philosophy for the twenty first century/Douglas Allen. 1. Gandhi and interreligious dialogue/Bhikhu Parekh. 2. Bridging the secular and the spiritual/Anthony Parel. 3. Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of violence nonviolence and education/Douglas Allen. 4. Satyagraha and the right to civil disobedience/Vinit Haksar. 5. Three 9/11s Satyagraha or terrorism/Richard L. Johnson. 6. Nonviolence as a civic virtue Gandhi and reformed liberalism/Nicholas F. Gier. 7. Gandhi and Islam a heart and mind unity/Fred Dallmayr. 8. Gandhi's religious ethics/Joseph Prabhu. 9. The postmodern Discourse on Gandhi modernity and truth/Naresh Dadhich. 10. The Sanatani Mahatma rereading Gandhi Post Hindutva/Makarand Paranjape. 11. Gandhi's conception of a new society/Margaret Chatterjee. 12. The anatomy of nonviolent revolution a comparative analysis/M.V. Naidu. Index. Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most admired figures of the twentieth century and the relevance of his approach continues to be debated among academia and in the public domain. Bringing together leading Gandhian scholars from across the globe this volume emphasizes the philosophical and practical urgency of Gandhi's thought and action in the present times. The essays offer a radical critique of the dominant characteristics and priorities of modern western civilization and the contemporary world. They offer positive alternatives by using the philosophy of Gandhi in creative and innovative ways to focus on nonviolence peace with justice tolerance and mutual respect compassion and loving kindness. The volume deliberates on cooperative relations meaningful action oriented engagement of dialogue resistance and working for new sustainable ways of being human and creating new societies. Addressing major problems and concerns of the twenty first century violence religious conflict terrorism the question of ethics forms of exploitation and environmental destruction this volume conveys a strong sense of the continued significance of Gandhi's philosophy. For the kind of issues it raises this volume will appeal to the specialist and general reader alike. It will be read with great interest by scholars and students of philosophy religion political science history cultural studies peace studies and Gandhian studies. 264 pp.<

ISBN: 9780195699654

Oxford University Press. Hardcover. New. Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most admired figures of the twentieth century and the relevance of his approach continues to be debated among the a… Meer...

Oxford University Press. Hardcover. New. Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most admired figures of the twentieth century and the relevance of his approach continues to be debated among the academia and in the public domain. Bringing together leading Gandhian scholars from across the globe, this volume underscores the philosophical and practical urgency and significance of Gandhi`s thought and action for the contemporary world. The essays offer a radical critique of the dominant characteristics and priorities of modern Western civilization and the contemporary world. Using Gandhi in creative and innovative ways, they offer positive alternatives to concerns like non-violence, dialogue, peace, terrorism, civil disobedience, education, modernism, religion and religious conflict, environmental destruction, and creation of a new society. The introduction underlines key issues and presents an overview of Gandhi`s philosophy for the twenty-first century. Addressing major problems and contributions of the twenty-first century, this volume conveys a strong sense of the philosophical and practical urgency and significance of Gandhi`s thought and action for the contemporary world. Printed Pages: 0., Oxford University Press<

ISBN: 9780195699654

Oxford University Press. Hardcover. New. Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most admired figures of the twentieth century and the relevance of his approach continues to be debated among the a… Meer...

Oxford University Press. Hardcover. New. Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most admired figures of the twentieth century and the relevance of his approach continues to be debated among the academia and in the public domain. Bringing together leading Gandhian scholars from across the globe, this volume underscores the philosophical and practical urgency and significance of Gandhi`s thought and action for the contemporary world. The essays offer a radical critique of the dominant characteristics and priorities of modern Western civilization and the contemporary world. Using Gandhi in creative and innovative ways, they offer positive alternatives to concerns like non-violence, dialogue, peace, terrorism, civil disobedience, education, modernism, religion and religious conflict, environmental destruction, and creation of a new society. The introduction underlines key issues and presents an overview of Gandhi`s philosophy for the twenty-first century. Addressing major problems and contributions of the twenty-first century, this volume conveys a strong sense of the philosophical and practical urgency and significance of Gandhi`s thought and action for the contemporary world. Printed Pages: 0., Oxford University Press<