Gandhi and the Stoics: Modern Experiments on Ancient ValuesRichard Sorabji presents a fascinating study of Gandhi's philosophy in comparison with Christian and Stoic thought. Sorabji shows that Gandhi was a true philosopher. He not only aimed to give a consistent self critical rationale for his views, but also thought himself obliged to live by what he taught something that he had in common with the ancient Greek and Christian ethical traditions. Understanding his philosophy helps with re assessing the