Gandhi as Disciple and Mentor
Cambridge University Press, 12/2/2004
EAN 9780521842303, ISBN10: 0521842301
Hardcover, 294 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm
Language: English
Thomas Weber's book comprises a series of biographical reflections about people who influenced Gandhi, and those who were, in turn, influenced by him. Whilst previous literature tended to focus on Gandhi's political legacy, Weber's book explores the spiritual, social and philosophical resonances of these relationships, and it is with these aspects of the Mahatma's life in mind, that the author selects his central protagonists. These include friends such as Henry Polak and Hermann Kallenbach, who are not as well known as those usually cited, but who left a deep impression nevertheless, and motivated some of Gandhi's major life changes. Conversely, the work of luminaries such as E. F. Schumacher and Gene Sharp reveal the Mahatma's influence in arenas which are not traditionally associated with his thinking. Weber's book offers intriguing insights into the life and thought of one of the most significant figures of the twentieth century.
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Gandhi influenced
3. Henry Polak and the setting up of Phoenix settlement
4. Hermann Kallenbach and the move to Tolstoy Farm
5. Maganlal Gandhi and the decision to leave Sabarmati
6. Jamnalal Bajaj and the move to Sevagram
7. The top of the hourglass
Gandhi influenced
8. Gandhi's influence
9. Arne Naess
the ecological movement finds depth
10. Johan Galtung
peace research moves beyond war
11. E. F. Schumacher
economics as if people mattered
12. Gene Sharp
nonviolent activism becomes a political method
13. The bottom of the hourglass
Gandhi's influence.