Gandhi S Footprints

Author : Predrag Cicovacki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351518222

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Gandhi's Footprints by Predrag Cicovacki Pdf

Mahatma K. Gandhi's dedication to finding a path of liberation from an epidemic of violence has been well documented before. The central issue and the novelty of this book is its focus on what Gandhi wanted to liberate us for. The book also provides an assessment of how viable his positive vision of humanity is. Gandhi revolutionized the struggle for Indian liberation from Great Britain by convincing his countrymen that they must turn to nonviolence and that India needed to be liberated from its social ills—poverty, unemployment, opium addiction, institution of child marriage, inequality of women, and Hindu-Muslim frictions—even more than it needed political freedom. Although Gandhi's legacy has not been forgotten, it has often been distorted. He is called "Mahatma" and venerated as a saint, but not followed and often misinterpreted. Predrag Cicovacki attempts to de-mythologize Gandhi and take a closer look at his thoughts, aims, and struggles. He invites us to look at the footprints Gandhi left for us, and follow them as carefully and critically as possible. Cicovacki concludes that Gandhi's spiritual vision of humanity and the importance of adherence to truth (satyagraha)are his lasting legacy.

Author : Sanjay Lal
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781498586535

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Gandhi's Thought and Liberal Democracy by Sanjay Lal Pdf

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.

Author : Makarand R Paranjape
Publisher : Random House India
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9788184006834

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The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi by Makarand R Paranjape Pdf

"The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi is an explosive and original analysis of the assassination of the ‘Father of the Nation’. Who is responsible for the Mahatma’s death? Just one determined zealot, the larger ideology that supported him, the Congress-led Government that failed to protect him, or a vast majority of Indians and their descendants who considered Gandhi irrelevant, and endorsed violence instead? Paranjape’s meticulous study culminates in his reading of Gandhi’s last six months in Delhi where, from the very edge of the grave, he wrought what was perhaps his greatest miracle – the saving of Delhi and thus of India itself from the internecine bloodshed of Partition. Paranjape, taking a cue from the Mahatma himself, also shows us a way to expiate our guilt and to heal the wounds of an ancient civilization torn into two. This is a brilliant, far-reaching and profound exploration of the meaning of the Mahatma’s death."

Author : Carol Becker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317250494

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Thinking in Place by Carol Becker Pdf

Carol Becker, preeminent arts educator and contributor to leading art magazines, offers a beautifully poignant meditation on the role of place in artistic creativity. She focuses on place as a historical, physical entity and a conceptual site where ideas come into meaning. The book explores places from the coal-mining towns of western Pennsylvania, to the Birla House where Gandhi was shot, to the sinking city of Venice. A cross between theory, memoir, and history, her writing creates the experiential effect of being in specific places as well as imagining the evolution of ideas as they are manifested in museums and often become agents for social change.

Author : Ananta Kumar Giri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811308031

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Practical Spirituality and Human Development by Ananta Kumar Giri Pdf

This book explores varieties of spiritual movements and alternative experiments for generation of beauty, dignity and dialogues, in a world where the rise of the religious in politics and the public sphere is often accompanied by violence. It examines how spirituality can contribute to human development, social transformations and planetary realizations, urging us to treat each other, and our planet, with evolutionary care and respect. Trans-disciplinary and trans-paradigmatic to its very core, this text opens new pathways of practical spirituality and humanistic action for both scholarship and discourse and offers an invaluable companion for scholars across religious studies, cultural studies and development studies.

Author : Sanjay Mahadeshwar,Teja Mahadeshwar
Publisher : SMI Publishing Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780974920177

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How I Made a Quarter Million Dollars in 2 Days by Sanjay Mahadeshwar,Teja Mahadeshwar Pdf

This extraordinary true story of a Merchant Marine captain who began his life earning $9 a month and became a self-made millionaire reveals the principles he used many times to achieve success in life. (Motivational)

Author : Sanford Krolick,Betty Cannon
Publisher : Golden, Colo. : Colorado School of Mines Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015011062026

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Gandhi in the "postmodern" Age by Sanford Krolick,Betty Cannon Pdf

Author : Andrew Fiala
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317271970

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The Routledge Handbook of Pacifism and Nonviolence by Andrew Fiala Pdf

Interest in pacifism—an idea with a long history in philosophical thought and in several religious traditions—is growing. The Routledge Handbook of Pacifism and Nonviolence is the first comprehensive reference designed to introduce newcomers and researchers to the many varieties of pacifism and nonviolence, to their history and philosophy, and to pacifism’s most serious critiques. The volume offers 32 brand new chapters from the world’s leading experts across a diverse range of fields, who together provide a broad discussion of pacifism and nonviolence in connection with virtue ethics, capital punishment, animal ethics, ecology, queer theory, and feminism, among other areas. This Handbook is divided into four sections: (1) Historical and Tradition-Specific Considerations, (2) Conceptual and Moral Considerations, (3) Social and Political Considerations, and (4) Applications. It concludes with an Afterword by James Lawson, one of the icons of the nonviolent American Civil Rights movement. The text will be invaluable to scholars and students, as well as to activists and general readers interested in peace, nonviolence, and critical perspectives on war and violence.

Author : Kamlesh Kapur
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781669843375

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Partition by Kamlesh Kapur Pdf

This book traces the history of India’s struggle for freedom from circa 1915 to present day. Salient events from the 17th to 19th century are included to provide context to later events. The account narrated here is evidence-based, covering the four decades after M. K. Gandhi’s return from Africa. This is a historical narrative based on the facts and events that happened, backed by public domain records. These are further corroborated by Gandhi’s speeches, articles and letters written to the British authorities, with the ultimate aim of demystifying Gandhi’s Mahatmaship. The book highlights the series of missed opportunities and poor decisions made by the Indian leadership (primarily Gandhi and Nehru) during the course of independence and thereafter. These events and decisions have already affected the four generations of people. While there were several noteworthy freedom fighters who tried to steer things in more opportune directions, they were stymied by Gandhi’s authoritarian stance and his often-obstinate stand on social, economic, and political developments. This book looks critically at the decisions Gandhi made and their impact on modern-day India. Divided in seven sections, the first four sections discuss Gandhi’s leadership and his actions during the freedom struggle; the fifth section gives a detailed analysis of the 60 years of post-independence Congress regimes, during which Nehru and his dynasty’s policies destroyed the five pillars of democracy. Finally, the epilogue suggests a road map for the way forward.

Author : Sathianathan Clarke,Stephen Pickard
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506469997

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Gandhi's Truths in an Age of Fundamentalism and Nationalism by Sathianathan Clarke,Stephen Pickard Pdf

The twenty-first century has seen violence thunder back onto the stage of history. Religious, political, social, cultural, and economic constituents and interests thus contribute to the local and global manifestations of violence in our interconnected and contracting global world. Firmly embedded within the field of religion, the authors of this volume concede that religious motifs and impulses are alive and well in this unfolding of bloodshed. It is no wonder then that in our volatile historical age, religious fundamentalism and illiberal nationalism have emerged as dominant contemporary movements. Against this backdrop, the contributors to this edited book look back in order to move forward by reflecting upon the truth-force (Satyagraha) that grounded and guided Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948). On the heels of several commemorations in 2019 of the 150th anniversary of Gandhi's birth, we reexamine the truths of his philosophy and nonviolent strategy to resist religious and political fundamentalisms. Embracing truth was, for Gandhi, the only way to achieve complete freedom (poorna Swaraj). The goal of freedom, which Gandhi conceptualized as profoundly personal, expansively communitarian, and organically ecological, emanates from a firm grasp of truth.

Author : Dr. Manisha BhattacharyyaM.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Dr. Abdus SalamM.A., M. Phil., Ph. D. & Myrul IslamM. Sc.
Publisher : Laxmi Book Publication
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781304648778

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CHALLENGES AND NEW HORIZONS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH by Dr. Manisha BhattacharyyaM.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Dr. Abdus SalamM.A., M. Phil., Ph. D. & Myrul IslamM. Sc. Pdf

This research paper studies the portrayal of social unrest in Northeast India as depicted in the literary works of three prominent authors from the region: EasterineKire, TemsulaAo, and MitraPhukan. The novels selected for analysis include "A Terrible Matriarchy" by EasterineKire, "These Hills Called Home (Stories from a War Zone)" by TemsulaAo, and "The Collector's Wife" by MitraPhukan. The study aims to shed light on the multifaceted dimensions of social unrest, drawing from the rich cultural tapestry and historical context of Northeast India. The paper employs a comparative approach to analyze the narratives and themes that emerge in these literary works. It explores how each author's unique perspective and storytelling techniques contribute to our understanding of the complex issues of insurgency, conflict, displacement, and identity crisis that have characterized the Northeastern region of India. Through an in-depth examination of the characters, settings, and plotlines, this research paper uncovers the nuances of social unrest and its far-reaching impact on individuals, families, and communities within the context of Northeast Indian society.

Author : Ravi Ranjan & M.K.Singh
Publisher : K.K. Publications
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Indira Gandhi by Ravi Ranjan & M.K.Singh Pdf

This biography of a great person is an adventurous academic venture. The present book is devoted to the great personality of Indira Gandhi, who was the Prime Minister of India for several consecutive terms and for the last term until her assassination — a total of fifteen years. She was India's first and to date the only, female prime minister. Her greatest achievement was that she led the nation to the decisive victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. This comprehensive Biography, in an interesting manner, has culminated into an exhaustive work on the subject. Beyond normal parameters, it is bound to serve all its users. I am indebted to all scholars, authors and compilers, whose valuable contributions, I have benefited from while preparing this book. I am also thankful to the publishers and website operators, whose works, I have referred to, during the compilation of this book. And last but not the least, the undersigned expresses wholehearted gratitude to all the associates, who extended their full cooperation in shaping and finalizing this project. This book is destined to be acknowledged by all academic circles. Enlightening comments and suggestive remarks are solicited very cordially. This book is an exclusive, compact and comprehensive account of the above-mentioned great life, which is bound to attract the attention of scholars, researchers, students and of course, the general readers. Contents:- • The Profile • A Great Life • Making of a Leader • Prime Minister of India • Versatile Personality • Treasure of Thoughts • The Indira Cult • Quotable Quotes

Author : Mary Turner
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780595464890

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God Doesn't Need a Passport by Mary Turner Pdf

"In a series of travel vignettes that includes humor, pathos, information, and high drama, she [the author] shares the lives of those she met along the way ... From the joyous 'egg man' in Azerbaijan to a young man in the over heated school gymnasium in Botswana, she discovered that learning how to live in this world is half the fun and half the battle"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Boris Vezjak
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781527570719

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Philosophical Imagination by Boris Vezjak Pdf

Thought experiments by ancient philosophers are often open to debate: in what sense did their reasoning really concern thought experimentation? For instance, in Plato’s Republic, Glaucon uses the myth of Gyges to demonstrate why people who practice justice do so unwillingly. A challenge, posed to Socrates and provided through some sort of thought experiment by imagining the effects of using the ring of invisibility, was intended to answer the question of human nature and our basis for the inclination towards justice or injustice. This collection expands the current, but rare, topic of whether it is possible to articulate a discussion about thought experiments and their arguments from the historical perspective of philosophy and science. It may sometimes seem that, in a loose sense, any philosophical reflection can already be interpreted as some form of thought experiment. Although the functions of it are very diverse and complex, and often closely linked to other cognitive tools, such as visualization, imagination or idealization, the contributions in this book provide new insights into how the concept of a thought experiment coincides with more modern perceptions. The purpose of the book is to show how philosophers, already in antiquity, began to use thought experiments and argumentation to convey theories in an accessible manner and how philosophical hypotheses, often being subjective and impossible to prove through empirical evidence, helped to promote scientific knowledge and discoveries. Different authors develop several lines of argumentation, claiming that philosophical thinking can be understood by comparing it to scientific experimenting, or vice versa: if empirical evidence is usually necessary for science, thought experiments may be used to develop a hypothesis or to prepare for experimentation. The analysis of historical examples of thought experiments might also contribute to a better understanding of philosophical endeavour in antiquity as a whole.

Author : James Carleton Paget,Michael J. Thate
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780815653684

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Albert Schweitzer in Thought and Action by James Carleton Paget,Michael J. Thate Pdf

In the 1940s and 1950s, Albert Schweitzer was one of the best-known figures on the world stage. Courted by monarchs, world statesmen, and distinguished figures from the literary, musical, and scientific fields, Schweitzer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952, cementing his place as one of the great intellectual leaders of his time. Schweitzer is less well known now but nonetheless a man of perennial fascination, and this volume seeks to bring his achievements across a variety of areas—philosophy, theology, and medicine—into sharper focus. To that end, international scholars from diverse disciplines offer a wide-ranging examination of Schweitzer’s life and thought over the course of forty years. Albert Schweitzer in Thought and Action gives readers a fuller, richer, and more nuanced picture of this controversial but monumental figure of twentieth-century life—and, in some measure, of that complex century itself.