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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... subjects lies the happiness of the king , and in what is beneficial to the subjects his own benefit " . Thus , the functions of the king are to protect person and property and punish the wicked . He is to undertake administration of ...
... subjects lies the happiness of the king , and in what is beneficial to the subjects his own benefit " . Thus , the functions of the king are to protect person and property and punish the wicked . He is to undertake administration of ...
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... subjects with justice , for its observance will lead him to heaven . In the observance of justice by the king , the people are ensured equity and fair play an attribute of welfare . - Kautilya is a confirmed believer in the moral order ...
... subjects with justice , for its observance will lead him to heaven . In the observance of justice by the king , the people are ensured equity and fair play an attribute of welfare . - Kautilya is a confirmed believer in the moral order ...
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... subject pursuing their own duties without interfering with the others . The aim behind this policy was the general welfare of the subjects at large . ( iv ) Maintenance of Public Works Money was liberally spent on public works which ...
... subject pursuing their own duties without interfering with the others . The aim behind this policy was the general welfare of the subjects at large . ( iv ) Maintenance of Public Works Money was liberally spent on public works which ...
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