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The Essential Ghandi:an Anthology
An anthology of Ghandi's life,work and ideas. 377p
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Published January 1, 1962
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Louis Fischer
172 books21 followersForeign correspondent and analyst of world affairs.
Fischer worked as an European correspondent first in Berlin later in the Soviet Union. The works he wrote during his stay in the Soviet Union are criticised for its apologism and the denial of the Ukraine famine.
Louis Fischer first visited Gandhi in 1942 and again in 1946.
Fischer worked as an European correspondent first in Berlin later in the Soviet Union. The works he wrote during his stay in the Soviet Union are criticised for its apologism and the denial of the Ukraine famine.
Louis Fischer first visited Gandhi in 1942 and again in 1946.
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March 25, 2024
The Essential Ghandian Anthology by Louis Fischer is a biography that provides readers with a profound insight into the life, philosophy, and teachings of one of the most influential figures in human history, Mahatma Ghandi. This book includes Gandhi's writings, speeches, and letters, capturing the center of his ideas. I picked this book up because at the start of 2024 I wanted a book that would Inspire me to be a better person this year, and we were learning about India so this book immediately caught my eye and it was a good decision.
The anthology presents a detailed account of Gandhi's leadership development and persistent commitment to truth and equality. It goes into his involvement in India's independence struggle, emphasizing his use of nonviolent resistance as an effective weapon for social and political transformation. By diving into these narratives, readers like myself obtain a better understanding of Gandhi's determination and ability to inspire millions, which shaped the way we see India today.
Despite the book talking about many events that we were taught in class, I still learned many new things and got a deeper understanding than what was taught. For example, something new that I learnt about was Gandhi's commitment to truth and his practice of self-examination through his "experiments with truth." These experiments involved rigorous self reflection in hopes of gaining a vision and thoughts.
In conclusion, Louis Fischer's "The Essential Ghandian Anthology" is a captivating story that offers readers a glimpse into the life, philosophy, and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. This book is an amazing resource if you hope to dive deeper into his life and gain a deeper understanding of his journey in becoming the world renowned figure that we know today.
The anthology presents a detailed account of Gandhi's leadership development and persistent commitment to truth and equality. It goes into his involvement in India's independence struggle, emphasizing his use of nonviolent resistance as an effective weapon for social and political transformation. By diving into these narratives, readers like myself obtain a better understanding of Gandhi's determination and ability to inspire millions, which shaped the way we see India today.
Despite the book talking about many events that we were taught in class, I still learned many new things and got a deeper understanding than what was taught. For example, something new that I learnt about was Gandhi's commitment to truth and his practice of self-examination through his "experiments with truth." These experiments involved rigorous self reflection in hopes of gaining a vision and thoughts.
In conclusion, Louis Fischer's "The Essential Ghandian Anthology" is a captivating story that offers readers a glimpse into the life, philosophy, and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. This book is an amazing resource if you hope to dive deeper into his life and gain a deeper understanding of his journey in becoming the world renowned figure that we know today.
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