Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), besides writing famous novels such as
War and Peace, also wrote on political thought, especially later in
his life, putting forward a political philosophy which might be
termed "Christian anarchism." This book provides a comprehensive
overview of Tolstoy s political thought. It outlines in a
systematic way Tolstoy s thought, which was originally articulated
unsystematically in diverse, often informal writing, such as
pamphlets, letters and speeches, as well as books, and in his
novels, where Tolstoy s thinking is put forward implicitly through
the novels characters. The book sets out the basic themes of
Tolstoy s political thought: his acceptance of the teachings of
Jesus, his criticism of the way in which Jesus s teachings have
been preached by the church through traditional creeds and dogma,
his passionate rejection of political violence both by the state
and those working for reform, his plea for a non-violent response
to violence and injustice, and his call for society to forego its
institutional shackles and enact a community of peace, love and
justice. The book also includes background information on the
Russia of Tolstoy s time, including the religious context; and a
discussion of how Tolstoy s political thought has been received,
both by his admirers, who included Gandhi, and his critics."
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