The Arthaśāstra : selections from the classic Indian work on statecraft

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The Arthaśāstra : selections from the classic Indian work on statecraft

[Kauṭalya] ; edited and translated, with an introduction, by Mark McClish and Patrick Olivelle

Hackett Pub. Co., 2012

  • : cloth
  • : pbk

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Arthaśāstra

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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内容説明

The only extant treatise on statecraft from classical India, the Arthsastra is an invaluable resource for understanding ancient South Asian political thought; it also provides a comprehensive and unparalleled panoramic view of Indian society during the period between the Maurya (320-185 BCE) and Gupta (320-497 CE) empires. This volume offers modern English translations of key selections, organized thematically, from the Arthasastra . A general Introduction briefly traces the arc of ancient South Asian history, explains the classical Indian tradition of statecraft, and discusses the origins and importance of the Arthasastra . Thorough explanatory essays and notes set each excerpt in its intellectual, political, and cultural contexts.

目次

  • Introduction
  • Authorship & Date: The Canakya Legend, The Composer of the Arthasastra: the Historical Kautilya, Date & Location of the Arthasastra
  • Historical Context: The Indus Valley Period, The Vedic Period, The Classical Period
  • Arthasastra: Text & Tradition: The Concept of "artha", The Genre of Sastra, The Tradition of Statecraft, Structure & Style of the Text
  • The World of the Arthasastra: Kingship & Royal Authority, Ruling a Kingdom, The King's Administration, The Layout of the Kingdom, Society, Religion & Ethics, Conquest & Success. The Arthasastra -- How to be Good King
  • The Kingdom
  • Central Administration
  • The Judiciary
  • Internal Security & Suppression of Criminal Activities
  • Foreign Affairs
  • War
  • Index of Passages.

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