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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents: Preface. 1. Nature and relevance of political thought. 2. Problem of interpretation. 3. Gandhian perspective. 4. Significance of Hind Swaraj. 5. Concept of Satyagraha. 6. Critique of modern civilization. 7. Alternative vision of modernity. 8. Gandhian concept of nationalism. 9. Gandhian appr…oach to communal unity. 10. Regeneration of women. 11. Removal of untouchability. 12. Gandhism in comparative perspective. For further reading. Index. "Reading Gandhi by Dr. O.P. Gauba is intended to be a study in the interpretation of Gandhian political philosophy. It examines the nature and relevance of political thought, approaches to interpretation, particularly textual and contextual approaches, followed by an indepth study of the significance of Hind Swaraj. concept of Satyagraha, Gandhian critique of modern civilization, alternative vision of modernity, his views on nationalism, communal unity, regeneration of women, removal of untouchability, and the vision of ideal social order. It also introduces Gandhian thought on ends and means, politics and ethics, truth and non-violence, rights and duties, vision of a classless society, doctrine of trusteeship, concepts of Sarvodaya, Swaraj and secularism in the context of Indian as well as Western political philosophy. Finally, it includes the comparative study of Gandhi and Ambedkar, Gandhism and Marxism, Gandhism and Neo-Marxism, Gandhism and Rawls's Theory of Justice, with a critical appraisal. Each argument is based on Gandhi's own writings or the standard writings on Gandhi. Each chapter is written as an independent essay, in a reader friendly style. Intricate concepts are elucidated through explanatory diagrams, flow charts and comparative charts. On the spot definitions of difficult terms, historical references and some prominent quotations are given in boxes. It is hoped that this book will gain a unique place in the existing literature on Gandhian social and political thought.".
