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Gandhi’s critique of modern civilization emerges from his profound philosophical and moral reflections on the nature of human society, progress, and ethics. He argued that the prevalent model of civilization, especially as represented by industrialization, materialism, and Western scientific rationality, was deeply flawed because it prioritized economic growth, technological advancement, and political power over the moral and spiritual well-being of individuals and communities. According to Gandhi, true civilization should not be measured by the accumulation of material wealth or the scale of technological achievement but by the extent to which human life is harmonious, ethical, and conducive to self-realization. Gandhi’s opposition to modern civilization was rooted in his understanding of satya (truth) and ahimsa (non-violence), which he considered the foundational principles of ethical living. He observed that modern industrial society promoted violence in multiple forms, not only in physical terms through war but also morally and socially through exploitation, oppression, and dehumanization. For Gandhi, large-scale industrialization inherently relied on coercion, exploitation of labor, and the destruction of nature, which ran counter to his ideal of an ethical society. Modern civilization, in his view, replaced moral restraint with mechanistic efficiency, creating an environment where human beings became instruments of production rather than autonomous moral agents. The pursuit of material gain, according to Gandhi, led to the degradation of character and fostered greed, competition, and conflict, thereby eroding the very essence of humanity. One of Gandhi’s central arguments was that modern civilization undermines the concept of self-sufficiency and the simplicity of life. He admired the rural, agrarian way of life because ________ __________ ____ ___ ___ _________ ___ ________ __________ ___ ________ __________.
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