Gandhi's Ascetic Activism : Renunciation and Social Action /

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In this book, the author discusses Gandhi's creative use of ascetic practice, particularly his practice of celibacy, for nonviolent activism.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Howard, Veena R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Albany : State University of New York Press, [2013]
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948.
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948 > Religion.
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948 > Philosophy.
Religion.
Philosophy.
Passive resistance.
Nonviolence.
Asceticism > Hinduism.
RELIGION > Hinduism > General.
Non-violence.
Resistance passive.
Ascetisme > Hindouisme.
Celibacy > Religious aspects > Hinduism.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Notes on Symbols from Indian Language : Vocabulary and Transliteration
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Challenging the Philosophical Presupposition : Gandhi's Unconventional Synthesis of Asceticism and Activism
  • Gandhi's Alternative Paradigm : From Traditional Principles to New Political Purposes
  • The Traditional Roots of Gandhi's Brahmacarya
  • Gandhi's Unorthodox Brahmacarya : Reinterpreting Private Religious Practice for Public Service
  • Gandhi's Embodiment of Legendary Heroes and Ascetics : Toward a Coherent Narrative for Nonviolent Activism
  • Conclusion : Gandhi's Dynamic Synthesis of Renunciation and Social Action.

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