Author: Merton, Thomas

Through the dynamic power of non-cooperation, Gandhi ended British domination over India. But, as Merton writes in his Introduction to this volume, non-violence for Gandhi "was not simply a political tactic . . . the spirit of non-violence sprang from an inner realization of spiritual unity in himself."Originally published in 1965, this selection from Gandhi's writings outlines the basic principles of non-violence (Ahimsa) and non-violent action (Satyagraha). Mark Kurlansky's preface to this new edition applies Gandhi's philosophy to the context of current global conflicts. 144 pp. December.