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.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Essential Gandhi canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Essential Gandhi Context triple: [Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, relatedWork, The Essential Gandhi]
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A.
What Gandhi Says
"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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Gandhi, My Father
Gandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian biographical drama film that explores the troubled relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his eldest son, Harilal Gandhi.
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Collected works of Mahatma Gandhi
The "Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi" is a comprehensive multi-volume compilation of Gandhi’s writings, speeches, letters, and articles that documents his life, philosophy, and role in India’s freedom struggle.
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D.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth
The Story of My Experiments with Truth is Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiographical work recounting his personal, spiritual, and political development and the evolution of his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
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E.
Gandhi’s ashrams
Gandhi’s ashrams were communal living centers in India founded by Mahatma Gandhi to practice and promote his principles of nonviolence, self-sufficiency, and social reform.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Essential Gandhi Target entity description: 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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A.
What Gandhi Says
"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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B.
Gandhi, My Father
Gandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian biographical drama film that explores the troubled relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his eldest son, Harilal Gandhi.
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C.
Collected works of Mahatma Gandhi
The "Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi" is a comprehensive multi-volume compilation of Gandhi’s writings, speeches, letters, and articles that documents his life, philosophy, and role in India’s freedom struggle.
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D.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth
The Story of My Experiments with Truth is Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiographical work recounting his personal, spiritual, and political development and the evolution of his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
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E.
Gandhi’s ashrams
Gandhi’s ashrams were communal living centers in India founded by Mahatma Gandhi to practice and promote his principles of nonviolence, self-sufficiency, and social reform.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| 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
NERFINISHED
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Vintage Books NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| title | The Essential Gandhi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: The Essential Gandhi Description of subject: 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.
Referenced by (1)
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subject surface form:
Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi