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Effects of Nonviolence on Activists, Oppressors, and Observers

Explore the impact of nonviolence on various parties involved, including activists, oppressors, and outsiders who witness the events. This article discusses Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence and its specific principles such as satyagraha, ahimsa, and swadeshi.

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Effects of Nonviolence on Activists, Oppressors, and Observers

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  1. 12/18/13 • “Effects of using nonviolence” • Explain one way that nonviolence effects either: • the activist • the oppressor • outsiders who witness the event

  2. 12/18/13 • World History Agenda • What are the specifics of Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence? (class notes) • HW: None!  • Honors, ch. 3 – 7 by 1/6 Mohandas K. Gandhi 1869 - 1948

  3. Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence • Gandhi’s approach to fighting political injustice was deeply religious • Blended ideas from all major religions • Also based on Henry David Thoreau’s “Essay on Civil Disobedience” (1849) • States that people have a right and obligation to disobey unjust laws

  4. Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence • Satyagraha: • “soul-force” or “truth-force” • As opposed to using “body-force” (violence), Gandhi advocated the use of “soul-force” • Disobeying the law & accepting the penaltyfor it • Resistance through self-sacrifice • Ahimsa: • nonviolence & love towards all living things, including your enemies & oppressors • Swadeshi: • self-sufficiency; not relying on the British for anything

  5. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi? • Indians making their own salt. • Gandhi advocating for nonviolence against the British. • Gandhi refusing to pay tax on British salt, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up. • Gandhi burning a bonfire of British-made cloth, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up. • Gandhi saying Indians should love the British as human beings who make mistakes, just like everyone else. • Gandhi spinning his own clothes.

  6. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi? • Indians making their own salt. • SWADESHI!

  7. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi? • Gandhi advocating for nonviolence against the British • AHIMSA!

  8. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi? • Gandhi refusing to pay tax on British salt, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up. • SATYAGRAHA!

  9. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi? • Gandhi burning a bonfire of British-made cloth, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up. • SATYAGRAHA!

  10. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi? • Gandhi saying Indians should love the British as human beings who make mistakes, just like everyone else. • AHIMSA!

  11. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi? • Gandhi spinning his own clothes. • SWADESHI!

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