India
Prof. (Dr.) Gopal Guru
Former Professor of Political Science, CPS, JNU & Former Editor, Economic and Political Weekly (EPW)
🏛️ Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India
Quick Overview
"Truth is the first requirement of any society that aims to be just and humane."
— Mahatma Gandhi on Satya, Ethics & Social Justice"Ethics, Social Justice, and Gandhian Thought in Contemporary India"
Presentation Overview & Abstract
Examining the ethical foundations of social justice, human dignity, and democratic values through Gandhian political philosophy and contemporary socio-political discourse in India.
About Prof. (Dr.) Gopal Guru
Prof. (Dr.) Gopal Guru is an eminent Indian political scientist and former Professor of Political Science at the Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He served as the Editor of the prestigious journal Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) from January 2018 to July 2023.
He has been a Visiting Professor at Columbia University, the University of Oxford, and the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to JNU, he taught at the University of Delhi and the University of Pune. His scholarly contributions focus on political theory, Indian political thought, social justice, human dignity, and moral philosophy.