The Political Philosophy of Jawaharlal Nehru

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Original Title Page
Original Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
List of Abbreviations Used in the Text
Table of Contents
Chapter l: Mind and Philosophy
The Worlds of Action and Ideas
His Philosophical Mood
Imaginative and Poetic Nature
His Complexity of Mind
Mind in Relation to Different Phases of Life
His Attitude Towards God
The Nature of His Agnosticism
Attitude Towards Religion
The Element of Scepticism
Relianceon Truth and Science
His Opposition to Obscurantism
His Faith in Man
Scientific Humanism
An Inner Consideration for Man
The Lesson of Life
Life and Action
His Pagan View of Life
Liking for the Light Touch
His Adoration of Nature
Faith in the Unity of Nature
Chapter II: Revolution in Theory and Practice
Revolution an Inevitable Factor of History
A Harbinger of Greater Security
Costs of Revolution Nominal
Desirability of Dissatisfaction
Need for Radicalism
Revolution Against Foreign Rule Unavoidable
Revolution an Expression of Creative Energy
Its Permanency in Some Form
Revolutionnot Necessarily Destructive
Revolution in Practice
The End and Means
Faith in Open Revolutio
Philososophy of Self-suffering
Non-violence and Truth
Nehru and Non-violence
Non-violence a Practical Necessity
Not a Creed
Terrorism no Revolution
Appreciation of Individual Valour
Peaceful Revolution in Every Sphere
Revolution and the Element of Time
Legislative Revolution not Enough
Ultimate Objectives of all Revolutions
Chapter III: Conception of Nationalism
His life vis-à-vis World Nationalism
Faith in Nationalism as a Living Force
Nationalism not an Antiquated Cult
A Vital Force After Independence
His Faith in the Greamess of lndia and Her History
Revival of Past History a Modem Trend
Nationalism not Revivalism
A Rational Approach to the Past
Nationalism Inspired by Foreign Rule
Patriotism Demands Action
Evils of Foreign Rule
His Sentimental Feelings During Struggle
Revitalization of the Nation as Aim of Nationalism
Unity of India the Supreme Concern
Nationalism and Language
Nationalismand Religion
Emotional Integration of the People: the Purpose of Nationalism
Service to Country as a Religion
Nationalism Based on Greater Ideals and Actions
His Opposition to National Irrationalism
Chapter IV: Faith in Democracy
An Experimentalist in the Democratic System
His Esteem of the People
The Essence of Democracy
Democracy on Practical Lines
A Tinge of Idealism
Influence of Humanitarianism
Opposition to Opponents of Democracy
Opposition to Undemocratic Systems
Attitude Towards Communism
Fundamental Faith in the Freedom of Man
His Idea of the 'Fullest Democracy'
The Extent of Political Liberty
The Extent of Political Power
Political Parties and Political Power
Preference for Parliamentary Democracy
Principles of Change and Continuity
The Need for Re-orientation
The Concept of Economic Democracy
Objectives by Consent not by Conflict
All Decisions Through Peace
Drawbacks of Democracy Considered
His Ultimate Optimism
Chapter V: Experiment with Socialism
Interest in Socialism
The Indian Background
Understanding of the Agrarian Problems and the Condition of the Industrial Proletariat
Work in a Socialist Direction
Difficulties on the Way
Attempt at Planning
Why Socialism?
The Nature of Marxian Influence
Concern Over Social Issues
Ideas on Inequality
Attitude to Poverty
Problem of Class Interests
The Question of Solution
The Approach to 'Methods' and 'Tactics'
Towards Peaceful Technique
The Necessity and Legality of Coercion
Coercion but no Class War
Compromise and Conciliation in Social Relations
Main Objectives Before the State
Socialism in What Form?
Socialism and Individualism
Democratic Collectivism
Towards a Socialist Pattern of Society
Chapter VI: The State, Government, and the Individual
A Realistic Approach
The State in the Past
The Modem State as a Socially Functioning Organism
Basic Functions of the State
The State as a Means to an End
The State in Relation to Force and Violence
Inevitability of State Coercion
Coercion with Reason
Government, its Defect
Good Government or Self-Government
The Form and Approach of Government
The Purpose of Government
Difficulties and Responsibilities of Government
Government and People in the Welfare State
The Individual in the Modern State
The Individual in the Past
Faith in the Ultimate Freedom of the Individual
Civil Liberty
Law and Conscience; and Order
Chapter VII: Internationalism
Nehru Against the Indian Background
Internationalism not at the Cost of Nationalism
Towards a Balance
Independence and Internationalism
Undesirability of National Isolation
Internationalism on a Practical Plane
Internationalism versus Alignment
Against the Idea of Supernational States
Desire for Responsibility but not Leadership
Foreign Policy on Broader Basis
The Danger of the Old Oudook
Principles of International Behaviour
Ultimate Goal of Internationalism
Concern Over the Future of Humanity
Chapter VIII: War and Peace
Nehru and his Time
The Problems of Peace
A Peep into the Future
The Crisis in the Spirit of Man
Ideologies and the Power Objective
The Growth of Pacts and Alliances
Danger of the Cold War
Faith of Powers in Strong Action
Deeper Causes of War Analysed
Primitive Passion of the Individual Transferred to the Community
Cycle of Conflicts
Passion for Domination and Discrimination
Ignorance and Prejudice
Futility of War
Negative Aspects of War
His Desire for Peace
Certain Practical Considerations
Pacifism Defined
Nature of Neutralism
Positive Approach to Peace
Lessening of Tension
Enlarging the Area of Peace
Against Armament
Against Nuclear Weapons
Non-aggression and Non-interference
Quest for Balance in Favour of Peace
Optimism for Triumph of Peace
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Index