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Gandhi and the Stoics : modern experiments on ancient values /

Richard Sorabji presents a study of Gandhi's philosophy in comparison with Christian and Stoic thought. He shows that Gandhi was a true philosopher, who not only aimed to give a consistent self-critical rationale for his views, but also thought himself obliged to live by what he taught.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sorabji, Richard
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948 > Philosophy.
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948
Philosophy, Indic.
Stoics.
Christian philosophy.
Philosophie de l'Inde.
Stoïcisme.
Philosophie chrétienne.
stoicism.
Christian philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy, Indic
Stoics
Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East.
History & Archaeology.
South Asia.
Electronic books.
E-books.
E-reference.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Richard Sorabji presents a study of Gandhi's philosophy in comparison with Christian and Stoic thought. He shows that Gandhi was a true philosopher, who not only aimed to give a consistent self-critical rationale for his views, but also thought himself obliged to live by what he taught.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 224 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191745812
0191745812