This article comprises deep structure clues to ethical issues in our lives drawn from the wisdom writings of Tagore, Vivekananda, Gandhi and Aurobindo. All of them had recognized frankly the negati...

1. Introduction: Religions and Development: A New Agenda 2. Approaches to the Theory and Practice of Development: From 'Estrangement' to 'Engagement' with Religions 3. Concepts and Theories for Studying Religions Globally 4. Religious Approaches to Development 5. Human Rights, Religions and Development 6. Gender, Religions and Development 7. Environmentalism, Religions and Development 8. Researching and Understanding the Role of 'Faith-based Organizations' (FBOs) in Development 9. Conclusion: Religions and International Development in the 21st Century

Ethics Light from the Golden Quartet

Religions and Development

Slow money, or patient nurturing capital directly invested locally in small firms in food and basic industries, is a new term but an old notion. It gains revival in times of crisis, especially after the recent financial crisis, as people search for meaning and a way out of the ruinous effects of uncontrolled capitalism. This article traces the roots of the movement to Gandhian thought. It examines the cases of the CIGALES clubs of microangels in France and the more recent case of the slow money alliance to ferret out the basic principles and strategies of these movements and how they are aligned with Gandhian values.

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An Introduction to Slow Money and Its Gandhian Roots

The aim of this article is to map the emotional competencies of Mahatma1 Gandhi through biographical analysis of his life which is divided into seven phases, as this will give the real insight that...

Mapping Emotional Competencies of Mahatma Gandhi: A Biographical Analysis Approach

Slow money, or patient nurturing capital directly invested locally in small firms in food and basic industries, is a new term but an old notion. It gains revival in times of crisis, especially afte...

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An Introduction to Slow Money and its Gandhian Roots

In countries where religion plays a central role in people’s lives, it is expected that many people, including public servants, will derive their moral and ethical values from their religion. Religion provides many with a language of ethics and, often, an actual ‘list’ of rules by which to live, some of which may be relevant to fighting corruption. Problematically, however, many of the world’s most corrupt countries also rank highly in terms of levels of religiosity, suggesting that the relationships between widespread religious adherence and levels of corruption are not straightforward. Attempts to reduce corruption have had limited success, leading to a renewed interest in the role that religious values might play in future initiatives. This study assembles a picture of people’s religious beliefs, values, perceptions of corruption, and notions of tradition and modernity, based on extensive semi-structured interviews in several locations across India. Corruption is widespread, institutionalized and taken for granted in India and religion is central to many people’s lives. However, little is known about how religion, morality, ethics, and notions of modernity and tradition influence the context in which corruption occurs or people’s perceptions of its nature, causes and potential remedies.

Ethics Light from the Golden Quartet

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Religions and Development

An Introduction to Slow Money and Its Gandhian Roots

Mapping Emotional Competencies of Mahatma Gandhi: A Biographical Analysis Approach

An Introduction to Slow Money and its Gandhian Roots

Religions and Development Research Programme Religions, ethics and attitudes towards corruption: a study of perspectives in India

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