Gandhi himself says you can’t fast against a tyrant.
He also says that you can’t wake a person pretending to sleep.
I enjoy learning about the tactics used by non violent approaches - and it has shown a realistic and clever tactical approach to your political reality.
Gandhi’s approach was always about both - morals and practical tactics.
Take Mandela- he adapted Gandhi’s approach because he realized that the approach was contingent on his operating environment.
So acknowledging Gandhi means acknowledging Popper.
You can’t convince someone who is only deigning to speak to you, or worse - sees you as a chance to broadcast their poison while appearing legitimate.
Bad faith arguments are not solvable in the modern public squares.
He also says that you can’t wake a person pretending to sleep.
I enjoy learning about the tactics used by non violent approaches - and it has shown a realistic and clever tactical approach to your political reality.
Gandhi’s approach was always about both - morals and practical tactics.
Take Mandela- he adapted Gandhi’s approach because he realized that the approach was contingent on his operating environment.
So acknowledging Gandhi means acknowledging Popper.
You can’t convince someone who is only deigning to speak to you, or worse - sees you as a chance to broadcast their poison while appearing legitimate.
Bad faith arguments are not solvable in the modern public squares.