Gandhi's Concept of Conflict Resolution

13 Pages Posted: 16 Apr 2017

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Manoj Kumar

Sardar Patel University, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Border Security Department, Students

Date Written: March 4, 2017

Abstract

Modern world is full of multidimensional and multidisciplinary conflicts involving use of physical and psychological violent tools. The panacea for conflict resolution requires revivalist research approach in context of philosophy of Mahatma in conflict situation, as per his philosophy conflict starts in the mind of an individual and physical outburst is only subsequent expression of this conflict. Gandhian approach addresses the issue of conflict at individual level. The paper discusses the conflict resolution in different levels namely, individual and collective which takes form of individual violent action, industrial conflicts and conflicts between states. We find that Gandhi’s approach is still very relevant in modern complex resolution and there is a need to revive and resurrect the philosophy at the level of institutions that are working for conflict resolution.

Keywords: Violence, Satyagraha, Conflict, Non-cooperation, Perseverence.

JEL Classification: b-59

Suggested Citation

Kumar, Manoj, Gandhi's Concept of Conflict Resolution (March 4, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2927388 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2927388

Manoj Kumar (Contact Author)

Sardar Patel University, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Border Security Department, Students ( email )

Jodhpur
India

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