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Mahatma Gandhi Criticism

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), known as Mahatma Gandhi, was a seminal figure in the Indian independence movement and a profound influence on global political and social change. His philosophy of Satyagraha, or nonviolent resistance, played a key role in achieving India's independence from British rule in 1947. Born into a Hindu family in Porbandar, Gandhi studied law in England and later worked in South Africa, where he began his activism against racial discrimination. This period marked the start of his lifelong commitment to social justice, including the establishment of ashrams and advocacy for the human rights of Indian nationals.

Contents

  • Principal Works
  • Essays
    • An introduction to Mahatma Gandhi: Essays and Reflections on His Life and Work
    • The Challenge of Gandhi
    • Reflections on Gandhi
    • Mahatma Gandhi
    • Mahatma Gandhi—Yogi and Commissar: A Re-valuation
    • The Theory and Practice of Sarnodaya
    • The Concept of Truth
    • The Impact of Christianity on Gandhi
    • An introduction to The Moral and Political Writings of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. I
    • Saint Gandhi
  • Further Reading