Question

What is the basis of Gandhi's critique of "Western Civilization" in his book Indian Home Rule,...

Answer 1

Gandhi's critique of the British is grounded in opposition to many aspects of British life, government, and rule over India.

First, Gandhi is strongly opposed to modernity and many aspects of modern industrial production. He sees modernity of the sort associated with Europe and the West as crudely materialist and harmful to the dignity of labor in the way it exploits workers. He advocates an austere spiritual tradition which renounces wealth and accumulation of material...

Answer 2

Explanation:

Gandhi also defines true civilization as “that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty." He posits that home rule should focus on the kind of civilization that does not glorify materialism and instead embraces morality and religion.