Many-Sided Wisdom: A New Politics of the Spirit

by Aidan Rankin

Overview

Anekant is a new political philosophy with ancient spiritual roots. It derives from the teachings of the Jains in India, but is relevant to all cultures and all times. Anekant literally means 'Many-Sidedness'. It recognises that there are an infinite variety of paths towards the same truth and so the search for truth must be undertaken with humility. Practising Many-Sidedness is about realising that society means more than just humans, because it embraces all forms of life. We should learn to co-operate instead of competing with each other, and work with nature rather than pointlessly attempting to conquer it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781846942778
Publisher:	Collective Ink
Publication date:	02/16/2010
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	5.78(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword Paul de Leeuw MA, Kannushi (Shinto Master) viii

Acknowledgements

Author Note xiii

Chapter 1 Introduction: Letting Go of Dogma 1

Chapter 2 A Subtle Power 6

Chapter 3 A Counter-Cultural Faith 33

Chapter 4 Karmic Ecology 69

Chapter 5 Growing Beyond 'Growth' 102

Chapter 6 A Politics of Many-Sidedness 122

Index 146