Gandhi as Disciple and Mentor [Hardcover]

A series of biographical reflections on those who influenced and were influenced by Gandhi.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 the previous literature has tended to focus on Gandhi's political legacy, Weber's book explores the spiritual and philosophical resonances of these relationships, and it is with these influences in mind that the author has selected his protagonists. Weber's book offers new and intriguing insights into the life and thought of one of the best known and most significant figures of the twentieth century.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 the previous literature has tended to focus on Gandhi's political legacy, Weber's book explores the spiritual and philosophical resonances of these relationships, and it is with these influences in mind that the author has selected his protagonists. Weber's book offers new and intriguing insights into the life and thought of one of the best known and most significant figures of the twentieth century.Thomas Weber offers new and intriguing insights into the life and thought of one of the best known and most significant figures of the twentieth century. Whereas previous literature has tended to focus on Gandhi's political legacy, Weber explores the spiritual and philosophical richness of his relationships through biographical reflections on people who influenced Gandhi, and those who were, in turn, influenced by him.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 movemenló”