Arguments with Gandhi | Hardcover

Arguments with Gandhi

In Arguments with Gandhi, historian Ramachandra Guha examines the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through the moral and political history of the modern world. The book explores Gandhi's ideas on non-violence, social justice, religious harmony and economic policy, alongside the varied responses they have provoked.

Bringing together Gandhi's debates with his contemporaries and later arguments about his ideas, this rigorously researched work considers enduring questions about political resistance, discrimination, poverty, freedom and the relationship between human progress and the environment.

About This Book

Arguments with Gandhi places Gandhi at the centre of a wider intellectual and historical conversation. Ramachandra Guha examines his interactions and disagreements with major figures including B.R. Ambedkar, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., Lenin, Nelson Mandela, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay and V.D. Savarkar. Their differing perspectives provide a broader context for understanding Gandhi's influence and continuing relevance.

What You'll Discover

• Gandhi's ideas on non-violence, social justice and religious harmony
• Debates surrounding Gandhi's economic and political ideas
• Perspectives of major historical figures who engaged with Gandhi's legacy
• Questions surrounding caste, gender, race and discrimination
• Ideas about political resistance, freedom and social change
• The relationship between poverty, economic development and environmental concerns

Who Is This Book For?

• Readers interested in Mahatma Gandhi and modern Indian history
• Students and researchers studying Gandhi, politics and social history
• Readers interested in political philosophy and social justice
• Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Gandhi's historical legacy

Why You'll Love This Book

Arguments with Gandhi goes beyond a straightforward account of Gandhi's life to examine the debates surrounding his ideas and legacy. Ramachandra Guha's historical approach brings together different perspectives and connects Gandhi's arguments with questions that continue to shape discussions about politics, society, equality and the environment.