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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... show fatherly kindness towards the cultivators after the period of temporary remission of taxes is over and secondly , the king should always treat the afflicted with fatherly kindness . " 25 This shows that Kautilya was very much ...
... show fatherly kindness towards the cultivators after the period of temporary remission of taxes is over and secondly , the king should always treat the afflicted with fatherly kindness . " 25 This shows that Kautilya was very much ...
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... shows that the family is to be reckoned as the unit for purposes of allotment of land under the scheme . If on an average a family consisted of five members , the total population in a new village to begin with will vary from 500 to ...
... shows that the family is to be reckoned as the unit for purposes of allotment of land under the scheme . If on an average a family consisted of five members , the total population in a new village to begin with will vary from 500 to ...
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... shows that the modern welfare state is directly or indirectly engaged in the welfare and improvement of the level of living of the people in a society . The Kautilyan state , too , was concerned with the Yogakshema ( Promotion of well ...
... shows that the modern welfare state is directly or indirectly engaged in the welfare and improvement of the level of living of the people in a society . The Kautilyan state , too , was concerned with the Yogakshema ( Promotion of well ...
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