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David Wiles, "Democracy, Theatre and Performance: From the Greeks to Gandhi" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Gandhi and Tagore: The Clash of Ideals in Democracy and Theatre

This chapter explores the contrasting perspectives of Gandhi and Tagore on individuality, morality, and the significance of theatre in political dialogue. It examines their critiques of each other's ideals while analyzing the complexities of democracy and nationalism as expressed by both thinkers.

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