METAPHYSICAL IMPLICATIONS OF GANDHIAN THOUGHT/Dr.K.C.CHACKO
'ALL THAT TENDS TO UNIFY MANKIND BELONGS TO THE GOOD
AND THE BEAUTIFUL.ALL THAT TENDS TO DISUNITE IT IS EVIL AND UGLY'
TOLSTOY(Tolstoy's letter to RomainRolland)
Dr.K.C.CHACKO
A distinguished scholar and Professor of Philosophy. Worked as teacher in various colleges in Kerala including University College, TVM and Govt. Brennen College Thalasseri. He was Chairman, Board of Studies in Philosophy (U.G),Calicut University, Kerala University.He has got a number of publications to his credit.
Dr.K.C.Chacko's book 'Metaphysical Implications of GandhianThought' is the outcome of his earnest efforts to throw some light on the Gandhi's metaphysics. Gandhi was essentially a man of action inspired by certain noble ideals and he indulged in metaphysical thinking only to extent his action. Forhim, ideas whether metaphysical ,moral or religion are only guides to action. Generally metaphysics is closely linked with religion, but not so closely with ethics. But with Gandhi's metaphysics is pervaded through and through by ethics.
The first chapter of the book deals with the basis of Gandhi's metaphysics and it has come to the conclusion that it is morality. Various influences on the development of his thought are examined in the second chapter.The third chapter is an attempt to understand how Gandhi arrived at the metaphysical principle of truth. The next chapter discusses the question of the means of realization of that metaphysical principle and also implications. The fifth chapter aims at a study of his political and social philosophy.
Dr.Chacko has a capacity for clear thinking and lucidexposition. This is evident in every page of this book. It can certainly be deemed as a worthy addition to Gandhian literature.
It reminds of Gandhi's words 'I recognize no God except that is to be found in the hearts of dumb millions...And I worship the God that is Truth or Truth which is God through service of these millions'(Harijan,11March,1939 p.44).
AND THE BEAUTIFUL.ALL THAT TENDS TO DISUNITE IT IS EVIL AND UGLY'
TOLSTOY(Tolstoy's letter to RomainRolland)
Dr.K.C.CHACKO
A distinguished scholar and Professor of Philosophy. Worked as teacher in various colleges in Kerala including University College, TVM and Govt. Brennen College Thalasseri. He was Chairman, Board of Studies in Philosophy (U.G),Calicut University, Kerala University.He has got a number of publications to his credit.
Dr.K.C.Chacko's book 'Metaphysical Implications of GandhianThought' is the outcome of his earnest efforts to throw some light on the Gandhi's metaphysics. Gandhi was essentially a man of action inspired by certain noble ideals and he indulged in metaphysical thinking only to extent his action. Forhim, ideas whether metaphysical ,moral or religion are only guides to action. Generally metaphysics is closely linked with religion, but not so closely with ethics. But with Gandhi's metaphysics is pervaded through and through by ethics.
The first chapter of the book deals with the basis of Gandhi's metaphysics and it has come to the conclusion that it is morality. Various influences on the development of his thought are examined in the second chapter.The third chapter is an attempt to understand how Gandhi arrived at the metaphysical principle of truth. The next chapter discusses the question of the means of realization of that metaphysical principle and also implications. The fifth chapter aims at a study of his political and social philosophy.
Dr.Chacko has a capacity for clear thinking and lucidexposition. This is evident in every page of this book. It can certainly be deemed as a worthy addition to Gandhian literature.
It reminds of Gandhi's words 'I recognize no God except that is to be found in the hearts of dumb millions...And I worship the God that is Truth or Truth which is God through service of these millions'(Harijan,11March,1939 p.44).
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