Tracing Gandhi - Satyarthi to Satyagrahi

This book traces the journey of Mahatma Gandhi, from being a simple and truth-seeking human being, a satyarthi, to a committed, conscious and social human being, a satyagrahi. It shows how he consolidated his orientation with an emphasis on praxis, by developing his ideas as instruments for social and individual struggles.

List of contents

Preface 1. Invoking Gandhi: Recalling an Interlocutor’s Paradigm 2. A Satyarthi in South Africa 3. Gandhi: A Satyagrahi 4. Satyagrahi Gandhi Returns to India 5. Morality and Wisdom: Brahmacharya, Satya, Ahimsa, Satyagraha 6. Religion: Case, Brief, and Argument 7. Towards a World View: Sarvodaya, Hind Swaraj, Swadeshi, Social Service 8. Gandhi is Gone, But Gandhian Thought Remains. Glossary. Bibliography. Index

About the author

Samir Banerjee is an independent researcher based in Bengaluru, India. Besides long-standing involvement in the non-formal sector on issues such as sustainable development, environment, organic farming, watershed development, technology, adult literacy, and slum habitats, he has taught, written, and published on the significance of Gandhian thought and praxis. His last published book was Notes from Gandhigram: Challenges to Gandhian Praxis (2009).

Summary

This book traces the journey of Mahatma Gandhi, from being a simple and truth-seeking human being, a satyarthi, to a committed, conscious and social human being, a satyagrahi. It shows how he consolidated his orientation with an emphasis on praxis, by developing his ideas as instruments for social and individual struggles.

Product details

• Authors: Samir Banerjee, Samir (Independent Researcher Based in B Banerjee
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9780367137588
• ISBN: 978-0-367-13758-8
• No. of pages: 206
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, Political Ideologies, PHILOSOPHY / Political, HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, India, Religious & spiritual leaders, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Political leaders & leadership, Social welfare & social services, Social welfare and social services, Religious and spiritual figures, Political leaders and leadership, Political ideologies and movements, HISTORY / Asia / South / General