Understanding Gandhian dialectics

Abstract

Purpose - The aim of the present paper is to deal with a conceptual category. The basic purpose of this paper is to lay bare the meaning and implications of Gandhian dialectics. Design/methodology/approach - The analysis of the paper is somewhat abstract and depends on the metaphysical approach that deals with philosophical issues. Findings - Gandhian dialectics can be interpreted in at least six different senses, and in many ways, is found to be well comparable with many aspects of dialectics that are used in the contemporary Marxist political economy. Originality/value - Never before the concept of Gandhian dialectics has been elaborated by any researcher. Gandhian political economy applies implicitly the dialectical method in the analysis of social interactions and change.