Mahatma Gandhi’s conception of the State is a unique and deeply moral critique of modern political authority, grounded in his ethical philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), and individual moral autonomy. While Gandhi was not a systematic political theorist in the Western academic tradition, his writings and political praxis articulated a distinctive vision of social … Continue reading Critically examine Gandhi’s conception of the State and explore how his ideas intersect with the normative foundations of modern democracy and the philosophical tenets of anarchism.