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| Mahatma Gandhi’s Doctrine of Ahimsa: Implication on Noted Filipino Students’ Values |
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| Document Information | Details |
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| Title | Mahatma Gandhi’s Doctrine of Ahimsa: Implication on Noted Filipino Students’ Values |
| Article Credit | Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN: 2350-7756, Vol.: 2, Issue: 1, Year: 2014, (Pubd in: Academia.edu) |
| Author | Maluh Valdez |
| Subject | An analysis of Mahatma Gandhi's doctrine of ahimsa (nonviolence) as reflected in his selected works, and its implications for the values of Filipino students. |
| Category | Philosophy |
| Institution | Batangas State University |
| Country of Publication | Philippines |
| Main Topics | Mahatma Gandhi's doctrine of ahimsa, Historical roots of nonviolence in India, Salient points of ahimsa in Gandhi's works, Humanitarian issues in Gandhi's writings, Implications for Filipino students' values, Qualitative philosophical method, Textual criticism and hermeneutics |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| Language | English |
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| File Size | 192.8 KB |
Summary Note of this Document
This study analyzes Mahatma Gandhi's doctrine of ahimsa, or nonviolence, and its implications for the values of Filipino students. Employing a qualitative philosophical method, the research examines selected works from The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi through textual criticism and hermeneutics. The analysis traces the historical roots of ahimsa in ancient Indian religions, particularly Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, and explores how Gandhi transformed this principle into a political instrument against British colonial rule. The study identifies salient points of Gandhi's doctrine, including the subtle forms of himsa (violence), the quality of the strong, gradational practice, benefits, power, limitations, and the universal vow. It also highlights humanitarian issues addressed in Gandhi's works, such as poverty, women's rights, religious and ethnic harmony, and the caste system. The findings suggest that Gandhi's writings can inspire Filipino students to re-examine their values and embrace a transcendental perspective on humanity. The study concludes that ahimsa is the ontological core of existence and a means to spiritual growth, offering recommendations for integrating Gandhi's works into educational curricula and promoting nonviolence in the Philippines.
Core Themes
- Nonviolence as a philosophical and spiritual principle
- Gandhi's application of ahimsa in political resistance
- The relevance of ahimsa to contemporary youth values
- The interplay of literature and philosophy
- Humanitarian concerns in Gandhi's writings
Keywords
About Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi lived from 1869 to 1948. Born in India, he trained as a lawyer and became a political thinker. Colonial rule repelled him. He opposed it fiercely and eventually led India’s independence movement.
Gandhi pioneered Satyagraha, the power of truth and nonviolent resistance. He put these ideals into practice during political and social upheavals. Over twenty years in South Africa shaped his thinking. That’s where he developed his tactics of nonviolent defiance. He returned to India in 1915 and launched major movements against British rule. Non-Cooperation Movement. Salt March. Quit India Movement. Each one challenged colonial domination.
In 1883 he married Kasturba Gandhi. Marriage and family life remained central to who he was. He spoke powerfully about his beliefs. His writing included Hind Swaraj, Satyagraha in South Africa, and The Story of My Experiments with Truth, his autobiography.
His vision stretched beyond political independence. Religious harmony mattered to him. Social equality. Self-reliance. Women’s rights. Ending untouchability. All of these were part of what he fought for.
Nonviolence and Satyagraha shaped movements worldwide. Civil rights activists drew from his example. Freedom struggles across the globe felt his influence. His approach changed how people thought about resistance and change.
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