4.14/5
Author: Bhikhu Parekh
Publication Date: Jun 7, 2001
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle,Audible Audiobook
Rating: 4.14/5 out of 203
Publisher: American Psychological Association / Oxford University Press
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Gandhi: A Very Short Introduction reflects on the life of one who was as revolutionary and spiritual as he was provocative and abrasive to the status quo. The book is split up into mainly three categories: Gandhis view on religion, his view on human nature, and his view on politics. The book dives mostly into his view on politics and how he became the first politically significant figure who achieved the freedom of his people through non-violent means. His detractors say that he, hindered the Gandhi: A Very Short Introduction reflects on the life of one who was as revolutionary and spiritual as he was provocative and abrasive to the status quo. The book is split up into mainly three categories: Gandhi’s view on religion, his view on human nature, and his view on politics. The book dives mostly into his view on politics and how he became the first politically significant figure who achieved the freedom of his people through non-violent means. His detractors say that he, “hindered the development of radical political movements…burdened the Indian psyche with a sense of guilt about economic development…and perpetuated unrealistic ideas about human sexuality” (p. 111). His admirers vehemently oppose such claims and say that he, “was a man of both thought and action….he discovered a uniquely moral method of political change…and offered a rare example of morally responsible leadership” (p. 111). I was personally moved by much of what I learned about Gandhi even though there were most certainly aspects of his ideas that I disagree with. I was most moved by what he said regarding law and how it should be neither partisan in nature, nor discriminatory to any race, gender, or religious persuasion. It made me think about how a man of such integrity is needed in our current political climate here in America. I also want to strive to be that true to my personal views and ideas. Gandhi was a man who despite shortcomings that plague all creatures, was without guile and strove to act in the morally best interests of all those involved. Gandhi while not known for his rhetoric, was a master at communication and eliciting responses from people through non-violent, non-coercive means of persuasion. He did this through fasting and through one-on-one interactions. He did this in court by telling the judge what sentence he deserves due to the law and the actions he took that were not supported by the law, which received an emotive response from the judge who said that he cannot wait until the law no longer requires that such a man be put in jail. Mahatma Gandhi sealed his legacy through his martyrdom, the cruel juxtaposition of a man who preached non-violence all his life being murdered at gunpoint was enough to ascend this man into the upper echelon of world-renowned spiritual and political figures. ...moreJan 24, 2017
If you're anything like me, your knowledge of Gandhi is probably a disorganised mess. This book provides an excellent remedy.Feb 27, 2020
After reading the "Gandhi" volumes by Mr Guha, i thought I had a pretty good understanding about the "Mahatma" & hence thought it would have been pointless to read a very short introduction about him. I couldn't have been more wrong. This book is different from the biographical accounts written on Gandhi. The life of Gandhi is discussed in just one chapter. The rest of the book deals with his Philosophy/ideas/thoughts. 'Introduction to Gandhi's philosophy' would have been a much suited title After reading the "Gandhi" volumes by Mr Guha, i thought I had a pretty good understanding about the "Mahatma" & hence thought it would have been pointless to read a very short introduction about him. I couldn't have been more wrong. This book is different from the biographical accounts written on Gandhi. The life of Gandhi is discussed in just one chapter. The rest of the book deals with his Philosophy/ideas/thoughts. 'Introduction to Gandhi's philosophy' would have been a much suited title according to me. It would be advisable to have some prior knowledge about Gandhi before reading this book.Dec 09, 2018
Beautiful and simple short introduction of a very influential person whose thoughts and ideas have been distorted today. It is worth reading just so get a high level overview of what really satyāgraha, ekprajā and other major terms associated with Gandhi really means.May 18, 2014
This was one of the best Very Short Introductions I've read. The author did an excellent job distilling Gandhis life and philosophy to around 140 pages. I discovered that I need to read more books about or by Gandhi. I agree with approximately 75% of his political and "spiritual" views. His views on human dignity, non-violence, non-compulsion, and the importance of agency all strike a chord with me.Apr 01, 2018
คานธี หนึงในบุคคลสำคัญทางประวัติศาสตรของอินเดีย ชายผูสรางชาติอินเดีย ชายผูไดรับเสนอชือเขารับรางวัลโนเบลสาขาสันติภาพ และบุคคลสำคัญทีโลกตองจดจำ การตอสูดวยวิธีสันติ บทบาทและการกระทำทีขัดขืนอยางสันติ หรือทีเรียกวาอหิงสา หนังสือเลมนีไดถายทอดมูลเหตุและอัตชีวประวัติทีนำมาสูการตอสูอยางหัวเดดตีน ขาด ซึงดวยวิธีการของคานธีแลวเขาพยายามทีจะปกปองแมเลือดหยดเดียวมิใหหยดไหล แตการตอสูยอมเปนการตอสู เมือเรานึกถึงคานธี เรามักจะนึกถึงการตอสูของเขา แตทีหนังสือเลมนีถายทอดการตอผูอานคือคานธีประสบอะไรมาบางในชีวิต และเขาค คานธี หนึ่งในบุคคลสำคัญทางประวัติศาสตร์ของอินเดีย ชายผู้สร้างชาติอินเดีย ชายผู้ได้รับเสนอชื่อเข้ารับรางวัลโนเบลสาขาสันติภาพ และบุคคลสำคัญที่โลกต้องจดจำ การต่อสู้ด้วยวิธีสันติ บทบาทและการกระทำที่ขัดขืนอย่างสันติ หรือที่เรียกว่าอหิงสา หนังสือเล่มนี้ได้ถ่ายทอดมูลเหตุและอัตชีวประวัติที่นำมาสู้การต่อสู้อย่าง หัวเด็ดตีนขาด ซึ่งด้วยวิธีการของคานธีแล้วเขาพยายามที่จะปกป้องแม้เลือดหยดเดียวมิให้หยด ไหล แต่การต่อสู้ย่อมเป็นการต่อสู้ เมื่อเรานึกถึงคานธี เรามักจะนึกถึงการต่อสู้ของเขา แต่ที่หนังสือเล่มนี้ถ่ายทอดการต่อผู้อ่านคือคานธีประสบอะไรมาบ้างในชีวิต และเขาค้นพบเป้าประสงค์แห่งการปลดแอกอินเดียได้อย่างไร ที่ไหน และด้วยวิธีการอะไรFeb 26, 2018
Gandhi was the Jesus Christ of 20th Century to change the world through non-violence. He was a generally very rational man with comprehensive worldview (tackling moral, religious, political, social, economic and cultural fronts in parallel). Majority of his wisdom is ageless and relevant also today except his hostility towards modern civilizations and technologies and implementing his traditional economic views would lead t conflict with his other principles. He believed very strongly that Gandhi was the Jesus Christ of 20th Century to change the world through non-violence. He was a generally very rational man with comprehensive worldview (tackling moral, religious, political, social, economic and cultural fronts in parallel). Majority of his wisdom is ageless and relevant also today except his hostility towards modern civilizations and technologies and implementing his traditional economic views would lead t conflict with his other principles. He believed very strongly that violence is never a solution to anything.Sep 28, 2017
It is a good book.Feb 24, 2020
Good perspective on Ghandi's theories, provides some critique and counter arguments to Ghandi's anarcho-socialism and naive view of peaceful resistance which only works if the opponent cares enough not to dehumanize you and mostly works if you are virtuous and have a following.Nov 12, 2015
Though not as "very short" as I expected, about 130 pages in tiny font, this book packed a punch.Jun 01, 2012
After reading this book, I realized why MK Gandhi is above all great politicians of his time and our time as well and how this he learnt and analysed fundamental principles of human societies which acts as foundation for any state or country. He leveraged this knwoeldge to turnaround British Rule in india.Jan 10, 2011
Good start. Better are: The Penguin Gandhi Reader & An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with TruthSep 04, 2013
Parekh's introduction is well-written, clear, understandable, and broad in scope. And excellent introduction to Gandhi's life, political activism, and thought.Aug 24, 2016
Like it saysOct 21, 2014
Erudite, concise and a great introduction to Gandhi moral, religious and political thought and actions.Apr 18, 2016
Brilliant analysis of Gandhi's thoughts on politics, religion and society.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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