What was Gandhi's philosophy?

His philosophy was that for Indians to be treated fairly, they needed to improve themselves and discard any bad habits. Believing in exalting the individual, Gandhi felt that becoming a better person led to a better life. Lifting fellow man up or kicking him down was the difference between a Mahatma and a dictator. Persecution stemmed from lack of self-worth by the persecuted. He also believed in improving the oppressors as well as the oppressed. Purifying the behavior of both would contribute to man's moral progress.