Gandhi’s Political Philosophy

A Critical Examination

  • Bhikhu Parekh
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Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction
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    Pages 1-9
  3. Critique of Modern Civilisation
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    Pages 11-35
  4. Indian Civilisation and National Regeneration
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    Pages 36-64
  5. Philosophy of Religion
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    Pages 65-84
  6. Spirituality, Politics and the Reinterpretation of Hinduism
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    Pages 85-109
  7. Theory of the State
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    Pages 110-141
  8. Satyāgraha and a Non-rationalist Theory of Rationality
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    Pages 142-170
  9. Partition and the Non-nationalist Discourse
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    Pages 171-194
  10. Critical Appreciation
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    Pages 195-225
  11. Back Matter
    Pages 226-248
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About this book

Introduction

'...this book is a gem.' Joy Huntley, Perspectives '...highly recommended, exceptionally insightful.' Robert N.Minor, Journal of Church and State '...Bhikhu Parekh's book will easily rank as one of the most outstanding contributions to the study of Gandhi. It is absorbingly interesting, sophisticated and subtle in its argument yet easy to read.' Times Higher Education Supplement '...a deft and sympathetic portrayal of Gandhi's ideas...' New Statesman.

Keywords

Church and State education higher education philosophy political philosophy state

Authors and affiliations

  • Bhikhu Parekh
    • 1
  1. 1.University of HullUK

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