states, "I firmly believe that the Gandhian philosophy of nonviolent resistance is the only and moral approach to the solution of the race problem in the United States."" (www.web.il.gatech.edu) It was the views of Gandhi that influenced Martin Luther King Jr. Gandhi insisted nonviolence was about qualitative change in attitudes, in relationship building and sustaining; in learning to deal with anger in a positive manner rather than abusing anger; and creating communities that are compassionate, understanding, accepting and appreciative.
In 1950, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to Philadelphia to hear a speech about the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi by Dr. Mordecai Johnson. Martin Luther King was so impressed and surprised that he bought a number of books on Gandhi's life and works. As he read, he became attracted by Gandhi's campaigns of nonviolent resistance and he was moved by Gandhi's philosophy called Satyagraha (Satya is truth which equals love, and agraha is force; Satyagraha, means truth force or love force). The philosophy of Gandhi convinced him that true pacifism was nonviolent resistance to evil. In 1959, Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to India and more fully developed his understanding of Gandhian nonviolent policy. Arriving in New Delhi, he told reporters gathered at the airport, "To other countries I may go as a tourist, but to India I come as a pilgrim- (www.web.il.gatech.edu). While he was in India, he felt as if he stayed at home, and he was looked on as their brothers.
The philosophy of Gandhi taught him to resist with love instead of hate and to confront evil with the power of love. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said "Gandhi was probably the first person in history to lift the love ethic of Jesus above mere interaction between individuals to a powerful and effective social force on a large scale."" (www.web.il.gatech.edu) Love for Gandhi was a powerful method for social and collective transformation.
His influences ranged from art to education. He also influenced politics, religion, and the military. Napoleon was a great military leader and a great politician, as well as one of the greatest and most fascinating figures in European history. Napoleon's influence is especially evident in France. ... His Council of State, composed of experts, may have influenced our own government structure. ...
Hero characters that are advertised on television can be great to have children to watch, but also can be misleading to some children. ... Not only violence can lead to negative actions as kids, watching sex at an early age may influence one to engage in sex at an early age. ... Television is not the only source to blame; actions that are seen around the household can lead to bad influences. ...
Franklin Roosevelt influenced Americans with his Fireside Chats. ... Almost 30% of the people during the great depression were unemployed. ... Franklin Roosevelt influenced Americans to build roads throughout the city area and throughout areas around the city. ... The Chrysler building was created during the great depression. ... Sports were a major fad for men during the great depression. ...
ALEXANDER THE GREAT Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. At an early age Alexander had the promise to become a great leader. Through all his victories and conquests, he has become a great hero and has had a large impact on history. ... Now, at last, Alexander was officially the great king of Persia. ... Therefore, Alexander greatly extended the influence of Greek civilization and prepared the way for the kingdoms of the Hellenistic period and the conquests of the Roman Empire. ...
Viewed as the greatest philosophers of their time and in Ancient Greece Aristotle, Socrates and Plato's works had much influence and continue to have influence in the western world to date. ... However, the works of Aristotle as well as Plato are evidence that Socrates had great influence on the western world's evolution since Plato was his student and Aristotle was Plato's student thus the knowledge was passed. ... In conclusion the western society has developed significantly in various realms owing to the ideas and influences that were put down by the early philosophers. It is...
The inquisition on the extent Marxism influenced China's Great Leap Forward has been brought to attention. Marxism influenced China's Great Leap Forward economically, socially and politically, as well as developing Maoism. ... Marxism influenced China's Great Leap Forward to a great extent in terms of economical concerns. ... Marxism influenced China's Great Leap Forward to a small extent in terms of social and political terms. ... This influenced the way social conditions were prosecuted during China's Great Leap Forward, but to a much greater extent on the scale. ...
During the time of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was not only the president but also a very significant person during this era, passed many new bills and acts which added to the government influence in every day life. ... At the time, he was given the power to pass executive orders and also used his influence to get many bills and laws passed through Congress. ... Before the Great Depression America was a business dominated country with a weak government. We emerged from the depression with the strong government influence that we still possess today. ...
The stock market crash of 1929 was most certainly a contributing factor to the Great Depression which would follow. ... The Great Depression would span the years of 1929 to 1941. ... Although the U.S. first experienced an economic boom, she too eventually succumbed with the Great Depression of 1929. ... Supply siders believe that any attempts to influence economic health should be through the exertion of influence on the supply of labor and goods rather than through such macroeconomic concerns as the gross national product. ... During the Great Depression the effects of this policy were d...
first influences of modern culture slowly appeared influenced still by Perugino in there soft dreamy landscapes. ... DALI AND HIS INFLUENCES Dali born into a prosperous Spanish household. ... All these factors come from a result of all of his influences. In particular Perugino's The painting Christ St john of the Cross (Fig 7) Dali demonstrates an amplified angle and outstanding finished appearance on Christ body this great finish would have been due to his intensive interest into the Renaissance masters. ... Raphael was influence a great deal by his teacher Perugino which he was a...