Kautilya's Political Theory: Yogakshema, the Concept of Welfare StatePresentation of the thesis that the concept of welfare state originated in India; study with special reference to Arthaśāstra, treatise on state and society, by Kautạlya. |
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... Arthashastra was quite comprehensive on this issue . It is remarkable to note that the Kautilyan Arthashastra deals with the question of harassment of wife by the husband and the possibility of her deserting the home . Kautilya allowed ...
... Arthashastra was quite comprehensive on this issue . It is remarkable to note that the Kautilyan Arthashastra deals with the question of harassment of wife by the husband and the possibility of her deserting the home . Kautilya allowed ...
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... Arthashastra in the Vedic and post - Vedic period was not economics alone but it also encompassed sociology , politics and administration . Sukra defines Arthashastra in the following manner : “ Arthashastra is the science which ...
... Arthashastra in the Vedic and post - Vedic period was not economics alone but it also encompassed sociology , politics and administration . Sukra defines Arthashastra in the following manner : “ Arthashastra is the science which ...
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... Arthashastra at several places and to his conviction that without Artha ( wealth ) the fulfilment of other three ideals ( Dharma , Kama and Moksha ) is not possible . Arjuna considered poverty as the greatest evil on earth and stated ...
... Arthashastra at several places and to his conviction that without Artha ( wealth ) the fulfilment of other three ideals ( Dharma , Kama and Moksha ) is not possible . Arjuna considered poverty as the greatest evil on earth and stated ...
Contents
The Concept of State | 1 |
Yogakshema | 11 |
Political Dimension | 22 |
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According According to Kautilya activities administration agriculture allowed Ancient India Arthashastra aspects authority basic become believed Brahmanas bring citizens common concept concept of welfare concerned considered Delhi departments depends Dharma duty economic emphasised employer ensure fixed freedom functions given happiness higher houses human Ibid idea ideal important individual industries interest justice Kautilya king king's labour land lead limited living Machiavelli maintain manufacture marriage material means measures mentioned ministers modern welfare moral natural needs organisation paid person philosophy political principles production profit promotion prosperity protect punished rates reference regard regulated responsibility role rules share slave social society subjects term theory thought trade University various village wages wealth welfare well-being women Yogakshema