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Gandhi, Freedom and Self-rule
Anthony J. . Ed(S): Parel
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Description for Gandhi, Freedom and Self-rule
Hardback. This volume presents an 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 political freedom. Editor(s): Parel, Anthony J. Series: Global Encounters: Studies in Comparative Political Theory. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
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. Gandhi taught that human well-being, both for the individual and for the collective, requires the simultaneous enjoyment of all four of these aspects. Gandhi drew his ideas on the subject from both Eastern and Western sources. Thus they make an important contribution to the ongoing debate in both the East and the West on the scope and nature of freedom. They provide a ... Read more
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. Gandhi taught that human well-being, both for the individual and for the collective, requires the simultaneous enjoyment of all four of these aspects. Gandhi drew his ideas on the subject from both Eastern and Western sources. Thus they make an important contribution to the ongoing debate in both the East and the West on the scope and nature of freedom. They provide a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Series
Global Encounters: Studies in Comparative Political Theory
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739101360
SKU
V9780739101360
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About Anthony J. . Ed(S): Parel
Anthony J. Parel is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Calgary. His recent publications include The Machiavellian Cosmos (1992) and Gandhi: Hind Swaraj and Other Writings (1997).
Reviews for Gandhi, Freedom and Self-rule
This impressive volume merits a wide audience. . . . It is a welcome and valuable addition to Gandhiana.
Loyola Journal Of Social Sciences
The essays in this volume offer significant reflections on freedom, liberty, autonomy, human rights, and democracy in Gandhi's life and work....What gives this book its force is its engagement with a range of political ... Read more
Loyola Journal Of Social Sciences
The essays in this volume offer significant reflections on freedom, liberty, autonomy, human rights, and democracy in Gandhi's life and work....What gives this book its force is its engagement with a range of political ... Read more