Gandhi: Selected Political WritingsBased on the complete edition of his works, this new volume presents Gandhi’s most important political writings arranged around the two central themes of his political teachings: satyagraha (the power of non-violence) and swaraj (freedom). Dennis Dalton’s general Introduction and headnotes highlight the life of Gandhi, set the readings in historical context, and provide insight into the conceptual framework of Gandhi’s political theory. Included are bibliography, glossary, and index. |
Contents
A Note on the Texts | 1 |
The Power of Nonviolence | 27 |
What Is Truth? | 35 |
Nonviolence | 41 |
Civility | 47 |
The First of August | 58 |
Is It Unconstitutional? | 64 |
Civil Disobedience | 73 |
Duty of Disloyalty | 79 |
Fasting in Nonviolent Action | 87 |
Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Changes | 101 |
HinduMuslim Unity | 114 |
Speech at Bhagini Samaj Bombay | 127 |
The Realities | 143 |
Glossary | 159 |
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