Gandhi and Bin Laden - Religion at the Extremes

Informationen zum Autor By James L. Rowell Klappentext This book examines the lives and ideas of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Osama bin Laden. Can both men be equally 'religious' figures? How can the religious philosophy of nonviolence respond to its nemesis! which takes life easily and casually? Abdul Ghaffar Kahn! a nonviolent representative of Islam! is also discussed. Zusammenfassung This book examines the lives and ideas of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Osama bin Laden. Can both men be equally 'religious' figures? How can the religious philosophy of nonviolence respond to its nemesis! which takes life easily and casually? Abdul Ghaffar Kahn! a nonviolent representative of Islam! is also discussed. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Acknowledgements Chapter 2 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Gandhi - His Life Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Gandhi - His Beliefs Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Bio of a Jihadist Chapter 6 Chapter 5: Bin Laden's Beliefs Chapter 7 Chapter 6: Abdul Ghaffar Khan Chapter 8 Conclusion Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 About the Author

Product details

• Authors: James L Rowell, James L. Rowell, Rowell James L.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2009
• EAN: 9780761847663
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-4766-3
• No. of pages: 147
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; RELIGION / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, comparative religion, RELIGION / Comparative Religion, Religion & beliefs, Politics & government, Peace studies & conflict resolution