The philosophy of Gandhi: A study of his basic ideas

This book seeks to give a coherent account of Gandhi's basic ideas, demonstrating the importance of Hindu thought and the centrality of his concept of Truth.

The Philosophy of Gandhi: A Study of His Basic Ideas

Politics & Social Sciences

Glyn Richards

Philosophy

Curzon Pr

This ebook contains illustrations and a linked table of contents for easy navigation.Author's Preface:  In presenting to the public another book of travels in the East, when it is already overwhelmed with little volumes about palm-trees and camels, and reflections on the Pyramids, I am aware that I am committing an act which requires some better excuse for so unwarrantable an intrusion on the patience of the reader than any that I am able to offer.The origin of these pages is as follows:—I was staying by myself in an old country-house belonging to my family, but not often inhabited by them, and, having nothing to do in the evening, I looked about for some occupation to amuse the passing hours. In the room where I was sitting there was a large book-case full of ancient manuscripts, many of which had been collected by myself, in various out-of-the-way places, in different parts of the world. Taking some of these ponderous volumes from their shelves, I turned over their wide vellum leaves, and admired the antiquity of one, and the gold and azure which gleamed upon the pages of another. The sight of these books brought before my mind many scenes and recollections of the countries from which they came, and I said to myself, I know what I will do; I will write down some account of the most curious of these manuscripts, and the places in which they were found, as well as some of the adventures which I encountered in the pursuit of my venerable game.I sat down accordingly, and in a short time accumulated a heap of papers connected more or less with the history of the ancient manuscripts; at the desire of some of my friends I selected the following pages, and it is with great diffidence that I present them to the public. If they have any merits whatever, these must consist in their containing descriptions of localities but seldom visited in modern times; or if they refer to places better known to the general reader, I hope that the peculiar circumstances which occurred during my stay there, or on my journeys through the neighbouring countries, may be found sufficiently interesting to afford some excuse for my presumption in sending them to the press.I have no further apology to offer. These slight sketches were written for my own diversion when I had nothing better to do, and if they afford any pleasure to the reader under the same circumstances, they will answer as much purpose as was intended in their composition.

Visits to Monasteries in the Levant (Curzon Travellers)

Travel

Curzon, Robert

Specialty Travel

What help can medical ethics offer to meet the challenge of Chinese health care reform? This title gives an account of the growth of medical ethics in China and seeks to contribute to the process itself. Scholars from a wide variety of disciplines present their views.

Advances in Chinese Medical Ethics: Chinese and International Perspectives

History

Doring, Ole

Asia

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &amp; Francis, an informa company.

Guru Nanak Glossary

Shackle, C.

Social Sciences

Book by Cole, W. Owen, Sambhi, Piara Singh

A Popular Dictionary of Sikhism

Religion & Spirituality

Sambhi, Piara Singh

Cole, W.Owen

Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts

Recent studies of South India in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries concentrate primarily on political and social issues. Studies of specifically religious developments, of religious encounter, institutions and movements, especially in the nineteenth century, have been few and far between. The purpose of this study is to examine religious institutions, trends and developments in parts of South-east India, focusing on the Tanjore and Trichinopoly districts - a region that has long been famous as a centre of cultural and religious activity. It is recalled that neither Hinduism nor Christianity were totally static forms of religious organization, ritual or belief, but were living traditions always in the process of change and adaptation: thus one of the major concerns of the book deals with continuities, conversion and change.

Hindu and Christian in South-East India (London Studies on South Asia)

Literature & Fiction

Oddie, Geoffrey A.

Poetry

HOW TO KNOW THE STARRY HEAVENS AN INVITATION TO THE STUDY OF SUNS AND JVORLDS -1904 - Everybody should study astronomy. It is the nost delightful qf all the sciences. It is the most inspiring of all. It lifts and broadens the mind. It rouses the imagnati

How to Know the Starry Heavens: An Invitation to the Study of Suns and Worlds

Education & Teaching

Irving, Edward

Studying & Workbooks

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Vivian Grey: A Romance of Youth

Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

Complete French Course

COMPLETE FRENCH COURSE - 1892 - By C. A. Chardenal

Reference

Chardenal, C. A.

Foreign Language Study & Reference

The Book of This and That

Lynd, Robert

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