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Here are the product details for "Political Violence in Ancient India" by Upinder Singh:
- ISBN: 9780674268692
- Author: Upinder Singh
- Genre: History
- Publication: Harvard University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 599 pages
- Language: English
**Book Description:**
"Political Violence in Ancient India" by Upinder Singh provides a comprehensive examination of the complex relationship between violence and nonviolence in ancient Indian political thought and practice. The book covers a span of twelve hundred years, from 600 BCE to 600 CE, and explores how political violence was portrayed and justified in various historical, religious, and literary texts.
The author sheds light on how ancient Indian intellectuals and rulers grappled with the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of force to maintain power and authority. This dynamic tension between violence and nonviolence is examined through representations of kingship, justice, war, punishment, and other aspects of governance.
The book delves into the philosophical and ethical discussions surrounding the concept of "dharma" (duty) and the limitations of absolute nonviolence, even for kings. It also explores the perspectives of different religious and philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Jainism, and the Maurya emperor Ashoka, on the subject of political violence.
Throughout the centuries covered in the book, political thinkers, poets, and religious leaders debated the boundaries of acceptable violence and sought to reconcile the need for power with the principles of nonviolence. The text reveals a range of viewpoints that challenge easy categorization within religious frameworks.
"Political Violence in Ancient India" provides valuable insights into the historical evolution of political ideas and the enduring debate surrounding political violence. It highlights the complexities of ancient Indian political thought and its relevance to contemporary discussions on the ethics of violence and power.
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