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Beschreibung
Mohandas K. Gandhi's My Experiments with Truth is an autobiographical account of moral development, spiritual discipline, and political awakening, tracing the formation of one of the twentieth century's most influential leaders.
In this work, Gandhi recounts his life from early childhood through his years in South Africa, examining the experiences that shaped his commitment to truth (satya) and nonviolence (ahimsa). Rather than a conventional autobiography, the narrative is structured as a series of "experiments," each reflecting Gandhi's effort to align thought, action, and ethical principle. Topics include diet, religion, law, civil resistance, and the personal struggles that informed his public philosophy.
Written in a direct and reflective style, the text provides insight into the intellectual and spiritual foundations of nonviolent resistance, later applied in India's struggle for independence. Gandhi's emphasis on self-discipline, moral responsibility, and the pursuit of truth gives the work enduring relevance beyond its historical context.
This edition presents the complete text in a clear, readable format, preserving the integrity of Gandhi's original narrative while making it accessible for contemporary readers.
Mohandas K. Gandhi's My Experiments with Truth is an autobiographical account of moral development, spiritual discipline, and political awakening, tracing the formation of one of the twentieth century's most influential leaders.
In this work, Gandhi recounts his life from early childhood through his years in South Africa, examining the experiences that shaped his commitment to truth (satya) and nonviolence (ahimsa). Rather than a conventional autobiography, the narrative is structured as a series of "experiments," each reflecting Gandhi's effort to align thought, action, and ethical principle. Topics include diet, religion, law, civil resistance, and the personal struggles that informed his public philosophy.
Written in a direct and reflective style, the text provides insight into the intellectual and spiritual foundations of nonviolent resistance, later applied in India's struggle for independence. Gandhi's emphasis on self-discipline, moral responsibility, and the pursuit of truth gives the work enduring relevance beyond its historical context.
This edition presents the complete text in a clear, readable format, preserving the integrity of Gandhi's original narrative while making it accessible for contemporary readers.
Über den Autor
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), widely known as Mahatma Gandhi, was a central figure in the Indian independence movement and one of the most influential advocates of nonviolent resistance in modern history. Trained as a lawyer in London and shaped by his experiences in South Africa, Gandhi developed the philosophy of satyagraha, or truth-force, a method of civil disobedience grounded in moral discipline and nonviolence.Gandhi's writings and actions played a decisive role in the struggle for Indian independence from British rule, and his ideas have influenced global movements for civil rights and social justice, including leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. His work spans political philosophy, ethics, religion, and personal development, with enduring relevance in discussions of nonviolence, leadership, and moral responsibility. My Experiments with Truth remains one of the most widely read autobiographies of the twentieth century and a foundational text in the study of peace, civil resistance, and spiritual self-examination.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
Fachbereich: Biografien
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781617202124
ISBN-10: 1617202126
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Gandhi, Karamchand Mohandas
Hersteller: Wilder Publications
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Karamchand Mohandas Gandhi
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.01.2011
Gewicht: 0,572 kg
Artikel-ID: 120855530