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The Revolution of Values Ramin Jahanbegloo

The Revolution of Values By Ramin Jahanbegloo

The Revolution of Values by Ramin Jahanbegloo


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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.

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The Revolution of Values: The Origins of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Moral and Political Philosophy by Ramin Jahanbegloo

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.

The Revolution of Values 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
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, Fellow of the British Academy and House of Lords

About Ramin Jahanbegloo

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword: By Richard J. Bernstein



Introduction: King, Our Contemporary



Chapter One: Becoming King



Chapter Two: Roots of Resistance: King and Henry David Thoreau



Chapter Three: An Elective Affinity: Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi



Chapter Four: King's Philosophy of Agape Love and Justice



Chapter Five: In Search of the Beloved Community: King's Vision of Democracy



Chapter Six: Violence or Nonviolence: Martin Luther King and Malcolm X



Conclusion: The Global King



Afterword: By Dipankar Gupta

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NLS9781498567657
9781498567657
1498567657
The Revolution of Values: The Origins of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Moral and Political Philosophy by Ramin Jahanbegloo
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Lexington Books
2020-08-11
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