Freedom Through Disobedience (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Freedom Through Disobedience (Classic Reprint)
Author: C. R. Das
ISBN: 9780483498242

C. R. Das

9780483498242: Freedom Through Disobedience (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483498246 ISBN 13: 9780483498242

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Freedom through disobedience offers a bold vision for India’s path to Swaraj .

It argues that true self-rule must come from the people, not a distant parliament or a centralized bureaucracy. The work champions a new form of democracy built from local life, voluntary cooperation, and a shared sense of responsibility.

In thoughtful, accessible prose, the text lays out a practical framework for a nation governed by the people themselves. It blends philosophical reflection with concrete strategies—emphasizing village autonomy, peaceful resistance, and a respectful pathway to Hindu-Muslim unity. It also argues for cultural and economic self-reliance as essential steps toward lasting freedom.

A vision of Swaraj rooted in local centers and cooperative networks rather than a centralized state.
Arguments for non-violence, boycotts, and self-reliant practices like khaddar as symbols and tools.
Guidance on unity across communities, reform of legal and educational institutions, and practical reforms for democracy.
A discussion of how democracy can be shaped by group organization and the cultivation of a common will.

Ideal for readers interested in the ideas behind India’s independence movement, political philosophy, and the practical path toward collective self-government.

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