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Ramachandra Guha on Gandhi’s Extraordinary Life and Legacy

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

Gandhi's Self-Taught Philosophies and Influences

This chapter explores the key influences on Gandhi's philosophies, particularly his admiration for Tolstoy's pacifism and his self-taught approach to spirituality. It highlights Gandhi's unique intellectual journey, emphasizing his innovative ideas on passive resistance and his ability to develop a distinct ideology despite limited formal education.

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