Overview
In this book, Professor Ramin Jahanbegloo elucidates the central concepts in the moral and political thought of Martin Luther King, Jr., bringing out the subtlety, potency, and universal importance of his concepts of Agape love and non-violence, the Beloved Community and revolution of values, and his view of the relation between justice and compassion in politics. King’s political philosophy integrates the ethical, the moral and the spiritual into a political way of being that is not only best suited for the American society, but also for any society in quest of an inclusive democracy. Jahanbegloo’s account of King’s moral and political philosophy demands those of us confronted by the challenges of today’s world to have a fresh look at the pragmatic and non-utopian thoughts of one of the prophetic voices of twentieth century.
Full Product Details
Author: Ramin Jahanbegloo ,
Richard J. Bernstein ,
Dipankar Gupta
Publisher: Lexington Books
Imprint: Lexington Books
Dimensions:
Width: 16.00cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 23.70cm
Weight: 0.331kg
ISBN: 9781498567633
ISBN 10: 1498567630
Pages: 100
Publication Date: 25 October 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
Undoubtedly, what the world needs more than ever is more of the invigorating influence of the ideas of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Noam Chomsky, MIT
Undoubtedly, what the world needs more than ever is more of the invigorating influence of the ideas of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Noam Chomsky, MIT Having written extensively about Mahatma Gandhi, Ramin Jahanbegloo turns his attention to Martin Luther King Jr. and doing so solidifies his reputation as a distinguished interpreter of the ethics of nonviolence. Several bridges are crossed that make this book distinct: an Iranian philosopher writing about an American icon, a secularist interpreting the ideas of a theologian, a Muslim writing about a Christian. An important and inspiring read that takes on special importance during these dark times of global authoritarian resurgence and democratic decline. -- Nader Hashemi, University of Denver As is only to be expected Ramin Jahanbegloo has written an excellent book on Martin Luther King, discussing his background, contemporary America, and his influence outside it. Locating King in a historical and comparative context he brings out his strengths in a way that few have done before and offers the reader new insights. Non-violence as practised by King and others before and after him is the only alternative to the current obsession with violence. A book like this is timely and important and greatly to be welcomed. -- Bhikhu Parekh, House of Lords, United Kingdom
Author Information
Ramin Jahanbegloo is executive director of the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and vice-dean of the School of Law at O. P. Jindal Global University.
