Abstract
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) started his career as a cadet in Russian Army and took active part in Crimean campaign. However, he emerged as the greatest champion of Nonviolence after a prolonged and painful inner turmoil. According to Tolstoy, Christianity is fundamentally a creed of Non-violence based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which declares, ‘resist not evil’ as its chief dictum. However, the intrigues of the State and the Church, converted it into a violent dogma. Mankind may be redeemed only through the revival of real Non-violent teachings of Christ. This essay has evaluated the spirit and viability of Non-violence in an impartial and scientific manner. Non- violence, though a highly moral creed, lacks practicability due to some inherent flaws and weaknesses. Only a healthy and balanced mix of vision, morality and power may result into a workable and effective political set-up.
Dr. Sobia Tahir, . (2012) Tolstoy’s Ideology of Non-Violence: A Critical Appraisal, The Dialogue, Volume 7, Issue 4.
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