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What does Gandhi critique in 'Hind Swaraj'?
What does Gandhi critique in 'Hind Swaraj'?
- Technological advancements in India
- Global political alliances
- Western industrialization and materialism (correct)
- Eastern agricultural practices
What does 'Swaraj' advocate for in 'Hind Swaraj'?
What does 'Swaraj' advocate for in 'Hind Swaraj'?
- Centralized government control
- Foreign intervention in governance
- Military rule
- Self-rule at both individual and community levels (correct)
What economic system does 'Hind Swaraj' promote?
What economic system does 'Hind Swaraj' promote?
- A service-based economy
- A globalized economy
- A complex, industrialized economy
- A simple, sustainable economy based on agriculture and handicrafts (correct)
What is the central principle of 'Hind Swaraj'?
What is the central principle of 'Hind Swaraj'?
What does Gandhi stress in terms of personal responsibility in 'Hind Swaraj'?
What does Gandhi stress in terms of personal responsibility in 'Hind Swaraj'?
Flashcards
Gandhi's Critique
Gandhi's Critique
Critiques Western industrialization and materialism as destructive forces.
Meaning of Swaraj
Meaning of Swaraj
Advocates self-rule at individual and community levels, emphasizing independence.
'Hind Swaraj' Economy
'Hind Swaraj' Economy
Promotes a simple, sustainable economy rooted in agriculture and handicrafts.
Core Principle
Core Principle
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Personal Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
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Study Notes
Critique of Western Civilization
- Gandhi critiques the notion that Western civilization is superior to Indian civilization
- He argues that Western civilization is based on exploitation and violence, and that it is unsustainable
Swaraj
- 'Swaraj' advocates for home rule or self-rule for India, emphasizing the importance of Indian self-governance
- It promotes the idea of India governing itself, free from British colonial rule
Economic System
- 'Hind Swaraj' promotes a decentralized, village-based economy, where local communities are self-sufficient
- Gandhi advocates for a non-industrial, agrarian economy that prioritizes local production and local consumption
Central Principle
- The central principle of 'Hind Swaraj' is the pursuit of truth and non-violence as the means to achieve self-rule
- Gandhi emphasizes the importance of individual moral transformation as a prerequisite for social and political change
Personal Responsibility
- Gandhi stresses the importance of individual personal responsibility in achieving 'Swaraj'
- He emphasizes the need for individuals to take responsibility for their own actions, and to work towards self-transformation, in order to bring about collective change
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