The Essential Gandhi
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The Essential Gandhi is a widely read anthology that presents Mahatma Gandhi’s key writings, speeches, and letters, offering an accessible overview of his philosophy of nonviolence, truth, and social justice.
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| instanceOf |
anthology
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book ⓘ |
| about |
British colonial rule in India
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Indian nationalism ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ peace and conflict resolution ⓘ poverty and inequality ⓘ religion and spirituality ⓘ social reform ⓘ |
| authorOfCollectedTexts | Mahatma Gandhi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compiledFrom |
Gandhi’s correspondence
NERFINISHED
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Gandhi’s original writings ⓘ Gandhi’s public addresses ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describedAs |
accessible overview of Gandhi’s thought
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widely read anthology of Gandhi’s writings ⓘ |
| editor | Louis Fischer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Satyagraha
NERFINISHED
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civil disobedience ⓘ ethics and politics ⓘ philosophy of nonviolence ⓘ religious pluralism ⓘ truth (Satya) ⓘ |
| format | print ⓘ |
| genre |
biographical anthology
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political philosophy ⓘ spiritual writings ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Gandhi’s essays
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Gandhi’s letters NERFINISHED ⓘ Gandhi’s speeches NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPerspectiveOf | Mahatma Gandhi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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students of history ⓘ students of political science ⓘ students of religious studies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Indian independence movement
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Mahatma Gandhi NERFINISHED ⓘ nonviolence ⓘ social justice ⓘ truth ⓘ |
| notableFor |
introducing Gandhi’s ideas to Western audiences
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presenting Gandhi in his own words ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
| publisher |
Random House
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Vintage Books NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| title | The Essential Gandhi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi