In his book Gandhi discusses the problems not only facing
humanity in general but also those directly impacting his home country of India which is
under British colonization. He offers his opinion on the causes of these problems and
some remedies. The book uses two characters, a reader (Indian countryman) and an editor
(Gandhi). The reader states the issues and beliefs surrounding the current colonial
situation while the editor offers explanations and solutions to the
issues.
Gandhi advocates for “Home rule” which simply
translates to self rule. He states that Indians should not strive to make India English
after attaining their independence and asserts that independence can be achieved without
violence. He advises that since the English are in India because of trade, then the
Indians should boycott all trade relations with them. This clearly shows that the
British government has no consent from the governed and through non violence they will
see no point of staying in India.
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