Kautilya's Maxims
Contents

The 82 probably genuine maxims of Kautilya are here presented in what we believe to be their original thematic order, for consecutive reading. They may be accessed individually from the Overview (which serves as the detailed Contents page for the maxims), or by their Arthashâstra (ArS) number from the Inventory.

• Introductory
  • Preface
  • Argument for a Kautilya core in the Arthashâstra
  • Arrangement of Material in the Arthashâstra
  • Overview of the Kautilya Maxims in the Arthashâstra
• The Maxims
  • Kautilya's Maxims for Consecutive Reading
  • Inventory of Kautilya Quotations in Arthashâstra
  • Order of Citation of Authorities in Arthashâstra
• Comments and Appendices
  • Epitome of Kautilya in the Early Indian Statecraft Tradition
  • Chinese Statecraft Passages Mentioned in the Commentary
  • Works Cited

 

Kautilya's Maxims is Copyright © 2001- by E Bruce and A Taeko Brooks

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