Focusing on the crisis of modern existence, this book critiques the one-dimensional, reductionistic lifestyles prevalent today. It emphasizes the necessity for a more holistic approach to life that embraces the relationship between the Self and the Other. By advocating for virtues such as love, empathy, equality, and compassion, it calls for a deeper understanding and integration of diverse perspectives, promoting a richer, more interconnected human experience.
Gandhi's concept of Swaraj is explored as a distinctive alternative to contemporary notions of political authority. The book delves into his philosophies of moral interconnectedness and empathetic pluralism, offering readers a deeper understanding of his vision for society and governance. Through this examination, it highlights the relevance of Gandhi's ideas in today's political landscape.
Focusing on Albert Camus's notion of 'revolted compassion,' this work explores his relevance in today's context through the lens of an outsider and philosopher-writer. It delves into the idea of 'creating dangerously,' offering insights that will resonate with scholars in literature, philosophy, and African Studies, highlighting the enduring significance of Camus's thoughts and concepts in contemporary discourse.
"This book maps the genesis and development of Gandhi's idea of non-violence. It traces the evolution of the message of peace from its first expressions in South Africa to Gandhi's later campaigns against British rule in India, most prominently the Salt March campaign of 1930. It argues that Gandhi's blueprint for change must be adopted in the present, as the world craters on the precipice of catastrophic climate change, and the threat of nuclear war hangs over our heads. A timely book for uncertain times, this work is a reminder of the value of peace in the 21st century. It will be of great interest to general readers as well as scholars and researchers of peace and conflict studies, politics, philosophy, history, and South Asian studies"--
Peace is a day when\neveryone in the world eats bread together as friends.\nBanishing starvation from the earth is peace.\n―Ko Un, Song of Peace\n\nIn a world known for its conformism and complacency, questioning through the writing of poetry is a most courageous and dangerous act. Poets are brave spirits, fighting against tyrannies, wars and violence. Perhaps no one exemplifies this more than South Korean poet Ko Un. His poems, touching upon the themes of life, nature, mortality and echoes of tradition, are firmly rooted in Korean life, fulfilling the function of historical memory. In the past 30 years, he has been translated into 35 languages, and is the recipient of dozens of literary prizes and honours.\n\t\nIn Conversations with Ko Un, renowned philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo talks to the poet about his life, vision, aesthetics, travails and anxieties. Ko Un speaks about coming of age during the Korean War, his experience as a Buddhist monk, his imprisonment on several occasions, and poetry as an act of dissent. The result is an intense, illuminating, rich and insightful volume that emphasises the universality of the human experience.
In his powerfully argued short book, Ramin Jahanbegloo contends that the time has come for humanity to renew its commitment - politically, economically, and culturally - to the idea of non-violence.