Gandhi’s Environmental Wisdom: A Call for Sustainable Living

Abstract

Before exploring the opinions of Mahatma Gandhi on the topic of environmental concerns, it is important to explore the historical and industrial context that renders his thoughts even more applicable now. The Industrial Revolution was a tipping point in human society, deeply reshaping European society and ultimately global economic and social frameworks. This period was characterized by rapid technological progress, widespread industrialization, and the use of capitalist economic systems that focused on profit and productivity rather than sustainability. Although these developments contributed to major advancements in living standards, economic wealth, and technological advancement, they also brought about dire effects that still affect humanity and nature.