Gandhi on Non-Violence
Gandhi, Mahatma / Kurlansky, Mark / Merton, Thomas
One has to speak out and stand up for one's convictions. Inaction at a time of conflagration is inexcusable."-Mahatma Gandhi
The basic principles of Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence (Ahimsa) and non-violent action (Satyagraha) were chosen by Thomas Merton for this volume in 1965. In his challenging Introduction, "Gandhi and the One-Eyed Giant, " Merton emphasizes the importance of action rather than mere pacifism as a central component of ...