Table of contents | |
Marxism | |
Theory of surplus value | |
Class struggle | |
Criticism of political thoughts of Karl Marx | |
Fascism | |
Feminism | |
Gandhism | |
Gandhism Ideology in Contemporary Period |
Marx inherited and combined three legacies in his theoretical groundwork:
Historical materialism:
Ideological Basis of Fascism
Fascists lack a coherent ideology, they have borrowed from different scholars, manipulated their thoughts to justify their agenda. They have borrowed from following scholars.
The causes giving rise to fascism
There are two theories on the causes.
1st theory
2nd theory
Analysis of Fascism
Origin of feminism
We can trace the origin of feminism in the western world to Plato, who believed that women do not suffer from any disqualification with respect to becoming the rulers.
Feminism has evolved in the form of waves
1st wave (Liberal & Socialist Feminism)
Liberal Feminism
Socialist Feminism
2nd Wave (Radical Feminism)
Prominent scholars of Radical feminism
Betty Friedan
Simone de Beauvoir
Eco feminism
Basic premise
Why women to be given centrality with respect to environmental protection?
Criticism
Radical feminists criticize eco-feminist because they also base their thought in eternal feminism.
Gandhian Moral Principles:
Significance:
Techniques of Political Struggle:
Moralities of Gandhian Techniques:
Gandhi’s Perspective on Ahimsa:
Satyagraha and Ahimsa:
Gandhian Doctrine of Satyagraha:
Characteristics of Satyagraha:
Role of a Satyagrahi:
The following rules must be followed in satyagraha:
Steps in a Satyagraha Recommended by Gandhi:
Techniques of Satyagraha:
Gandhi’s Beliefs and Recommendations:
Non-cooperation:
Civil Disobedience:
Hijrat:
Fasting:
Strike:
Satyagraha vs. Passive Resistance:
Passive Resistance:
Satyagraha:
Non-violence (Ahimsa):
Historical Roots:
Gandhi’s Interpretation:
Gandhism:
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1. What is the theory of surplus value in Marxism? |
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4. How do Fascism and Marxism differ in their ideological foundations? |
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