Modernity, Civilization and Conflict-Resolution: Hermeneutical Explorations in Gandhian Thought

In the post-modern era Gandhi is becoming more relevent than he ever was. Modern civilization at the turn of century is facing multiple crises. Growing ethnic strife, social fragmentation, ecological imbalances, cloning and website, all are making life more complex and challenging. Survival of civilization and community requires a strong ethial human philosophy. Gandhi’s social philosophy is one of the answers. The book deals primarily with sociological analysis of Gandhian thought with its emphasis on problems of conflict-resolution and of modernity and civilization. The book is useful for the students of sociology, political science, philosophy and peace studies and for the general reader as well.