PP230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ramdas Gandhi, Nonviolence, Human Nature
Document Summary
Film #4 - mahatma gandhi: the great soul lives. This compelling program traces the footsteps of mahatma gandhi from london, where he first studied law; to south africa, where he established his first ashram; to india, where he worked tirelessly for independence. More than a biography, this documentary seeks to understand the essence of mahatma gandhi and his philosophy, which guided india in its struggle for independence and continues to inspire others in their efforts to achieve freedom. Daughter-in-law nirmala ramdas gandhi and others who knew the great soul share their memories. (60 minutes, colour) This section contrasts the nature of violence with that of nonviolence. We begin by introducing the concept of nonviolence an often overlooked alternative to violence as a way of settling disputes. To establish the proper setting for a discussion of nonviolence, we explore the nature of violence itself what it is and what results when it is used to settle disputes of international concern.
