Gandhi for the 21st Century

Overview

This book examines the centrality of ideas such as satya (truth), ahimsa (non-violence), humility, and respect for understanding moral life in the complex milieu of human existence. It provides a comprehensive view of how Gandhian ideas have both a temporal and spatial universality significantly different from Western modern philosophy's universality claims.

Content and Purpose

The chapters represent different styles of philosophy but with a common purpose, offering insights into how the global debates on religion, morality, and politics are assessed from Gandhi's point of view.

Audience

Written in language accessible to general readers with an interest in Gandhian thinking, the book will appeal to academics and philosophers.