Gandhi’s Conception of Statelessness and Swaraj: Ethical Anarchism and Its Relation to Classical Anarchist Doctrines Introduction The intellectual affinity between Gandhi’s conception of swaraj, particularly his aspiration toward statelessness, and the traditions of classical anarchism has been the subject of sustained scholarly debate. While Gandhi seldom identified explicitly with anarchist labels, his political writings—especially Hind … Continue reading How does Gandhi’s conception of statelessness and self-rule (swaraj) align with classical anarchist doctrines? Does Gandhi articulate a form of “ethical anarchism” distinct from European anarchist traditions?