Kautilya’s Kutayuddha 300 BCE–300 CE: Part 4

Kautilya’s arthasastra and Ancient Chinese Philosophy: A Comparative Analysis The Chinese tradition was characterized to a great extent by Legalism, which is a long-term policy for preserving and conserving the state. Legalist classics note that human beings are naturally self-seeking, so the wise ruler should use liberal rewards and stringent punishments in order to motivate […]