Gandhian Engagement with Capital: Perspectives of J.C. Kumarappa

Gandhian Engagement with Capital: Perspectives of J.C. Kumarappa

Gandhian Engagement with Capital: Perspectives of J.C. Kumarappa

eBook
Author(s):Chaitra Redkar
Format: Original PDF
Published year: 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Language: English
ISBN: 9789353289706, 9789353282301, 9789353282295

Summary

Gandhian Engagement with Capital: Perspectives of J C Kumarappa comprehensively presents the Gandhian ideas on economic development and political economy. Within this larger context, it focuses on the towering contributions of J C Kumarappa, the pioneer of the Gandhian model of economic development, and describes, from his standpoint, how the moral and political dispositions of Gandhism amount to a critique of capitalism. The book also covers in detail the major facets of Kumarappa's contribution to Gandhism: developing a non-mechanized, non-capitalist model of industrialization; presenting the holistic development approach; reflecting on the role of the state in facilitating a village-centric economy; and exploring the role of religion in developing the moral foundation of the Gandhian political economy. These reflect the historical context of Kumarappa's scholarship and his deep understanding of the various dimensions of Gandhian thought. The book highlights the debates within Gandhism and imparts a nuanced understanding of other Gandhian thinkers. Further, it presents several discourses in modern Indian political thought by analysing the interplay of narratives.
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