The Story of My Experiments with Truth

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1927

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Analyze how Gandhi’s personal experiences and encounters shaped the evolution of his philosophy of nonviolence and truth. How did these personal revelations tie into the broader struggles of India’s independence movement?

Evaluate how Gandhi’s autobiographical style combines personal introspection with political and social commentary. What does this dual approach reveal about the interconnectedness of the personal and the political?

Discuss Gandhi’s emphasis on self-reliance, from the adoption of khadi to local self-governance. How does this emphasis both reflect and critique colonial dynamics in India?