Mahatma Gandhi and Sustainable Agenda of Living
Summary by:DeepakKumarr
Contents:
Preface. 1. Mahatma Gandhi and his way of life. 2. Gandhian principles. 3. Gandhiji on sustainable living. 4. Gandhiji and Satyagraha. 5. Gandhiji’s spiritual life. 6. Gandhiji and science. 7. Gandhiji’s principles of economic development. 8. Gandhian perspective on environment. 9 Gandhian model for politics. 10. Gandhiji on nuclear explosions. 11. Gandhian approach to world peace. 12. Gandhian agenda for universal education. 13. Gandhiji’s view on gender equality. 14. Gandhiji, globalisation and quality of life. 15. Essence of Mahatma Gandhi. 16. Gandhiji’s legacy. 17. Relevance of Gandhi today. Bibliography. Index.
“In a world frequently thrown into chaos and divided by violence and strife, Gandhi’s vision presents the most desirable mode of living, his beliefs and actins providing the very source of inspiration from which to draw upon.
This book aims to acquaint readers with the basics of Gandhian thought, attempting to provide a base not just for comprehending his political ideals, but also for understanding the relevance of Gandhi in the 21 century. Through a mode of discussion based on his moral, spiritual, religious and personal thought, the text seeks to offer for the readers a viable option of living life based on the Gandhian agenda, delineating the necessity of his ideal of sustainable living. In addition, the content of the book has been foregrounded against a backdrop of a world. Which is perhaps evolving for the worst.” (jacket)
Mahatma Gandhi and Sustainable Agenda of Living Originally published in Shvoong: http://www.shvoong.com/books/biography/1933390-mahatma-gandhi-sustainable-agenda-living/
Summary by:DeepakKumarr
Contents:
Preface. 1. Mahatma Gandhi and his way of life. 2. Gandhian principles. 3. Gandhiji on sustainable living. 4. Gandhiji and Satyagraha. 5. Gandhiji’s spiritual life. 6. Gandhiji and science. 7. Gandhiji’s principles of economic development. 8. Gandhian perspective on environment. 9 Gandhian model for politics. 10. Gandhiji on nuclear explosions. 11. Gandhian approach to world peace. 12. Gandhian agenda for universal education. 13. Gandhiji’s view on gender equality. 14. Gandhiji, globalisation and quality of life. 15. Essence of Mahatma Gandhi. 16. Gandhiji’s legacy. 17. Relevance of Gandhi today. Bibliography. Index.
“In a world frequently thrown into chaos and divided by violence and strife, Gandhi’s vision presents the most desirable mode of living, his beliefs and actins providing the very source of inspiration from which to draw upon.
This book aims to acquaint readers with the basics of Gandhian thought, attempting to provide a base not just for comprehending his political ideals, but also for understanding the relevance of Gandhi in the 21 century. Through a mode of discussion based on his moral, spiritual, religious and personal thought, the text seeks to offer for the readers a viable option of living life based on the Gandhian agenda, delineating the necessity of his ideal of sustainable living. In addition, the content of the book has been foregrounded against a backdrop of a world. Which is perhaps evolving for the worst.” (jacket)
Mahatma Gandhi and Sustainable Agenda of Living Originally published in Shvoong: http://www.shvoong.com/books/biography/1933390-mahatma-gandhi-sustainable-agenda-living/
