Hinduism and the Ethics of Warfare in South Asia
| Author | : Kaushik Roy |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2012-10-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107017368 |
| ISBN-13 | : 110701736X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (36X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Hinduism and the Ethics of Warfare in South Asia by : Kaushik Roy
Download or read book Hinduism and the Ethics of Warfare in South Asia written by Kaushik Roy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the evolution of theories of warfare in India from the dawn of civilization, focusing on the debate between Dharmayuddha (Just War) and Kutayuddha (Unjust War) within Hindu philosophy. This debate centers around four questions: What is war? What justifies it? How should it be waged? And what are its potential repercussions?
