Articles by George Paxton

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Was This Gandhi’s Worst Decision?
George Paxton – The Gandhi Foundation, 26 May 2014

Although critical of the treatment of Indians by the white South Africans, he believed at this stage in his development that the influence of the British Empire was generally benign. So, although sympathetic to the Boers, he offered to form an ambulance corps of Indian volunteers to serve in the British army.

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What Would a Gandhian Society Look Like?
George Paxton – Gandhi Foundation, 31 Jan 2011

Much of Gandhi’s constructive programme was based on village India where the majority of Indians lived (and I believe still do). However, in the West, and increasingly throughout the world, most people live in urban centres. This, along with changes in society brought about by rapid technological developments perhaps require some adaptation of Gandhi’s ideas.

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