ISBN:
9783030891510
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (187 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.66
Keywords:
Peace-building
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Political science-Philosophy
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Political ethics
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Plato's Philosopher King -- Confucius's Sage-King -- Gandhi's Brahmachari-Leader -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2: The Philosopher King: Body, Mind, and Eros -- Historical Sources of Plato's Ideas -- Foundations of Plato's Political Order in the Republic -- The Morality of Sensual Austerity and Political Rule -- Influence on Subsequent Political Philosophy -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Moral Social Order and the Ideal Ruler, the Sage-King -- Life and Time of Confucius and Evolution of Confucianism(s) -- The Confucian Worldview -- Moral Self-Cultivation and Moral Leadership in a Harmonious Society -- Moral Principle and Legal Formalism -- Ruler as Moral Exemplar -- Moral Leadership and Sensual Austerity -- Chapter 4: Brahmacharya, Nonviolent Social Praxis, and Leadership -- Gandhian Worldview and Nonviolent Social Praxis -- Brahmacharya, Public Service, and Political Leadership -- Brahmacharya, 'Mastery of the Science of Life' -- Chapter 5: Parallels, Variations, and Pathways -- Sensual Austerity and Moral Leadership -- Differences and Cultural Variations -- Pathways for Research -- Index.
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