| Autor: |
Thapar, Romila |
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International Social Science Journal; Feb1966, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p31, 10p |
| Abstrakt: |
Hindu and Buddhist traditions arose from different socio-economic backgrounds: the former from a monarchical tribal society, the latter from republican and commercial groups. The different conceptions are reflected in varying attitudes towards caste. The Hindu laws of social order (dharma) emphasize separateness and purity of cask, while Buddhism supported the supremacy of moral law and protested against caste. The brahmans elaborated dharma for their own benefit but a degree of social harmony was maintained by balancing authoritarianism with local autonomy through the creation of sub-castes and the high value placed on tolerance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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