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Intro
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Abbreviations
Part I Introduction
1 Gandhi in the Twenty-First Century: Ideas and Relevance
Introduction
Gandhi in the Twenty-First Century
Themes of the Book
References
Part II Democracy, Development and Swaraj
2 Gandhi, Oceanic Circle, and Participatory Democracy
Introduction
The Concept of Oceanic Circle
Critique of Western Civilisation
Unjust Technology: Alienating Self
Unjust Technology: Alienating Nature
Critique of Liberal State
Critique of Religious Supremacy
Satyagraha as a Model of Conflict Resolution
References
3 Sustainable Development Goals in Gandhi's Thought Perspective
Introduction
Gandhi's Idea of Human Beings' Sustainable Development
SDGs and Gandhi: Commonalities and Differences of Ideas
No Poverty and Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Reduced Inequalities, and Sustainable Cities
Responsible Production and Consumption
Climate Action. Life on Land and Below Water
Peace and Justice and Partnership for Goals
References
4 The Great Tapasvi: The Ethics of Gandhi's Politics Swabhava, Ramrajya, Satyagraha, Tapasya
Introduction
Man's Swabhava/Nature
Thinking Ramrajya-Gandhi's Insights About Justice
Justice: An Alternative Gandhian Understanding
Concluding Remarks
References
5 Governance and Public Policy in India: Gandhian Perspective
Introduction
De-Constructing the Concept and Approach of 'Good Governance'
The Emergence of New Public Management and Rational Choice Approach
Rational Choice Model and Its Encounter in India
The Gandhian Paradigm of Governance
Gandhian Paradigm for New and Emerging India
Conclusion
References
Part III Science, Values and Education
6 Making of a Man: A Reading of Gandhi's Philosophy in 21st Century
Introduction
Knowledge Age, Technological Convergence and Humanity in Troubled Times
Materialistic Life and Its Discontentment
Gandhi Conceptualizing Humanity Beyond Materialism
Gandhi on the Very Idea of Making of a Man
References
7 Between Fact and Value: Locating Gandhian Science
A Search
Fact Versus Value: The Fracas
Gandhi's Stance on Science
GS as Experimentation
The Pragmatic Pursuit of GS
Gandhi's Urge for Social Responsibility of Scientists
A Final Remark
References
8 Education for Un-Alienated Life: Gandhian Principles
Introduction
The Rise and Fall of Gandhi's Nai Talim
Gandhian Thrust in India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
The Global Imperative
Gandhi's Authority as an Educator
Re-Vitalizing Gandhi
The Gandhian Ideal of 'Un-Alienated Life'
Relevant Educational Principles for an Un-Alienated Life
Holistic Education and Experiential Learning
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Abbreviations
Part I Introduction
1 Gandhi in the Twenty-First Century: Ideas and Relevance
Introduction
Gandhi in the Twenty-First Century
Themes of the Book
References
Part II Democracy, Development and Swaraj
2 Gandhi, Oceanic Circle, and Participatory Democracy
Introduction
The Concept of Oceanic Circle
Critique of Western Civilisation
Unjust Technology: Alienating Self
Unjust Technology: Alienating Nature
Critique of Liberal State
Critique of Religious Supremacy
Satyagraha as a Model of Conflict Resolution
References
3 Sustainable Development Goals in Gandhi's Thought Perspective
Introduction
Gandhi's Idea of Human Beings' Sustainable Development
SDGs and Gandhi: Commonalities and Differences of Ideas
No Poverty and Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Reduced Inequalities, and Sustainable Cities
Responsible Production and Consumption
Climate Action. Life on Land and Below Water
Peace and Justice and Partnership for Goals
References
4 The Great Tapasvi: The Ethics of Gandhi's Politics Swabhava, Ramrajya, Satyagraha, Tapasya
Introduction
Man's Swabhava/Nature
Thinking Ramrajya-Gandhi's Insights About Justice
Justice: An Alternative Gandhian Understanding
Concluding Remarks
References
5 Governance and Public Policy in India: Gandhian Perspective
Introduction
De-Constructing the Concept and Approach of 'Good Governance'
The Emergence of New Public Management and Rational Choice Approach
Rational Choice Model and Its Encounter in India
The Gandhian Paradigm of Governance
Gandhian Paradigm for New and Emerging India
Conclusion
References
Part III Science, Values and Education
6 Making of a Man: A Reading of Gandhi's Philosophy in 21st Century
Introduction
Knowledge Age, Technological Convergence and Humanity in Troubled Times
Materialistic Life and Its Discontentment
Gandhi Conceptualizing Humanity Beyond Materialism
Gandhi on the Very Idea of Making of a Man
References
7 Between Fact and Value: Locating Gandhian Science
A Search
Fact Versus Value: The Fracas
Gandhi's Stance on Science
GS as Experimentation
The Pragmatic Pursuit of GS
Gandhi's Urge for Social Responsibility of Scientists
A Final Remark
References
8 Education for Un-Alienated Life: Gandhian Principles
Introduction
The Rise and Fall of Gandhi's Nai Talim
Gandhian Thrust in India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
The Global Imperative
Gandhi's Authority as an Educator
Re-Vitalizing Gandhi
The Gandhian Ideal of 'Un-Alienated Life'
Relevant Educational Principles for an Un-Alienated Life
Holistic Education and Experiential Learning