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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... considered to be the reflection of the supernatural order , thus leaving little room for questioning the institutionalised values . The primary function of Dharma was the preservation of the ancient culture in the face of hostile forces ...
... considered to be the reflection of the supernatural order , thus leaving little room for questioning the institutionalised values . The primary function of Dharma was the preservation of the ancient culture in the face of hostile forces ...
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... considered to be of secondary importance . Moksha ( Salvation ) was considered the ultimate goal of life and material wealth only a means to attain that ultimate goal . The Vedic ideal demonstrated a blend of spiritual and material ...
... considered to be of secondary importance . Moksha ( Salvation ) was considered the ultimate goal of life and material wealth only a means to attain that ultimate goal . The Vedic ideal demonstrated a blend of spiritual and material ...
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... considered poverty as the greatest evil on earth and stated that it may be suitable for the ascetic but not for the king.9 Artha has been considered one of the four ideals Purusharthas placed before mankind . Here , it means material ...
... considered poverty as the greatest evil on earth and stated that it may be suitable for the ascetic but not for the king.9 Artha has been considered one of the four ideals Purusharthas placed before mankind . Here , it means material ...
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