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Gandhi and Liberalism

By Vinit Haksar

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Gandhi and Liberalism

By Vinit Haksar

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One of the main themes running through Gandhi's life and work was the battle against evil. This book offers a fascinating reconstruction of Gandhi and the doctrine of ahimsa or non-violence. Gandhi's moral perfectionism is contrasted with other forms of perfectionism, but the book stresses that Gandhi also offered a doctrine of the second best. Following Gandhi, the author argues that outward violence with compassion is intrinsically not as good as non-violence with compassion, but it is a second best that is sometimes a necessary evil in an imperfect world. The book provides an illuminating analysis of coercion, non-co-operation, civil disobedience and necessary evil, comparing Gandhi's ideas with that of some of the leading western moral, legal and political philosophers. Further, some of his important ideas are shown to have relevance for the working of the Indian Constitution. This book will be essential for scholars and researchers in moral, legal and political philosophy, Gandhi studies, political science and South Asian studies.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
294
Release Date:
2017-07-21
Publication Date:
2017-07-18
Publisher:
Routledge India
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1138286311
ISBN13:
9781138286313
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
504 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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