Kautilya Flashcards

1
Q

what is the goal of politics?

A

to make sure that everyone fulfills their proper social role and to protect the subjects from force, fraud and invasion.

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2
Q

how are people’s social roles determined?

A

caste and way of life

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3
Q

what are the castes?

A

brahmin (priests)
kshatriya (ruler)
vasiya (farmers and merchants)
sudra (laborers)

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4
Q

What are the stages of life?

A

student
householder
hermit
ascetic

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5
Q

what is the main tool of the government?

A

issuing punishment

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6
Q

how does a ruler control himself from abusing punishment?

A

self-discipline

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7
Q

what are the reasons for punishment?

A

must be used only on the guilty and in proportion to their crime

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8
Q

how do you protect the king and the kingdom?

A
  1. choosing and listening to good ministries
  2. spies
  3. keeping an eye on the priests
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9
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how should war and peace be addressed?

A

they must be pursued in a way that gives the kingdom the best advantage

  1. your neighbor is your enemy
  2. their neighbor is your friend.
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