Gandhi (Past Masters)

By Bhikhu C. Parekh

Book Overview

Gandhi (1869-1948) was one of the few men in history to fight simultaneously on moral, religious, political, social, economic, and cultural fronts--and to succeed in his struggle. Bhikhu Parekh offers a brief but focused look into Gandhi's life and thought, outlining his major philosophical insights, cosmocentric anthropology, spiritual view of politics, and theories of oppression, nonviolent action, and active citizenship. He also considers how Gandhi's success was limited by his lack of coherent theories of evil and of state and power, and how his hostility to modern civilization impeded his appreciation of its complexity. ?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402768877
• ISBN13: 9781402768873
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Organized, thorough, and concise

The first half or so of the book is dedicated to a chronological biography. The second half has sections dedicated to the different facets of Gandhi's contributions. Not only was Gandhi a remarkable man, but I think Parekh does his memory justice with an equally thoughtful and evenhanded treatment of his legacy. Well done!

This book was fascinating

I had just finished reading this wonderful book on Mohandhas Karamchand Gandhi. It touched my heart. I am only 12 years old and I am very glad to have an uncle like Bhikhu Parekh(the author of the book). I hope you read this great book on how wonderful Gandhi was to his people and how he fought for the independence of his country.