What Gandhi Says
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"What Gandhi Says" is a political analysis book by Norman Finkelstein that examines and interprets Mahatma Gandhi’s views on nonviolence, resistance, and contemporary conflicts.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ political analysis book ⓘ |
| about |
Gandhian nonviolence
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Gandhi’s political thought ⓘ Israel–Palestine conflict ⓘ application of Gandhi’s ideas to modern conflicts ⓘ ethics of resistance ⓘ interpretation of Gandhi’s writings ⓘ limits of nonviolence ⓘ war and peace ⓘ |
| author |
Norman Finkelstein
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Norman Finkelstein ⓘ
surface form:
Norman G. Finkelstein
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| critiques |
misrepresentation of Gandhi’s positions
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selective use of Gandhi by contemporary commentators ⓘ |
| examines |
historical context of Gandhi’s statements
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moral justification of resistance ⓘ practical implications of nonviolence ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Gandhi’s consistency on nonviolence
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Gandhi’s stance on Zionism ⓘ Gandhi’s stance on colonialism ⓘ Gandhi’s stance on state violence ⓘ Gandhi’s stance on terrorism ⓘ Gandhi’s views on means and ends in politics ⓘ |
| genre |
history
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political analysis ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| hasForm | monograph ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical
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supportive of aspects of Gandhi’s thought ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
interpretation of classical political figures in modern debates
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nonviolent struggle against oppression ⓘ relationship between morality and politics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
readers interested in Gandhi
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readers interested in Middle East politics ⓘ readers interested in political activism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Mahatma Gandhi
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civil disobedience ⓘ contemporary conflicts ⓘ nonviolence ⓘ political resistance ⓘ |
| workOf | Norman Finkelstein bibliography ⓘ |
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