Vinay Lal

Professor of history at UCLA and editor/author of Gandhi, Truth, and Nonviolence: The Politics of Engagement in Post-Truth Times (Oxford University Press, 2025), specializing in modern Indian intellectual and political history.

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Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 9min

Vinay Lal, "Gandhi, Truth, and Nonviolence: The Politics of Engagement in Post-Truth Times" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Vinay Lal, a Professor of history at UCLA and editor of a collection on Gandhi, dives into the revolutionary ideas surrounding the iconic leader in today's post-truth era. He discusses Gandhi's views on nonviolence, distinguishing it from passive peace, and examines satyagraha as a means to awaken shared moral ground. Lal warns against reducing Gandhi to a token symbol and emphasizes his critique of industrial modernity and inclusivity rooted in social practice. Expect deep insights into Gandhi's enduring relevance in political activism today.

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