Rethinking Rajdharma to Development: Amartya Sen's Influence on Contemporary Political Discourse
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| contents | <p><span lang="EN-GB">This paper offers a reinterpretation of the ancient Indian concept of <em>Rajdharma</em>—the ethical obligations of political authority—through the philosophical and developmental framework advanced by Amartya Sen. Historically, Rajdharma linked political power to moral responsibility, envisioning governance as a duty grounded in justice, protection, and welfare. Contemporary democratic politics, however, places greater emphasis on development, rights, and participatory governance. By juxtaposing these two intellectual traditions, this paper examines how Sen’s capability approach, his reflections on democracy, and his theory of justice help transform Rajdharma from a monarchical ethic into a modern instrument of democratic accountability. Further, it interrogates the limitations of Sen’s framework when applied to the challenges of contemporary governance. The study argues that while Sen’s work revitalizes the moral dimensions of governance, its practical application requires confronting deep structural inequalities and institutional distortions in the modern state.</span></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Rethinking Rajdharma to Development: Amartya Sen's Influence on Contemporary Political Discourse Chauhan, Anchal Development, Amartya Sen's Influence, Political Discourse, Rajdharma <p><span lang="EN-GB">This paper offers a reinterpretation of the ancient Indian concept of <em>Rajdharma</em>—the ethical obligations of political authority—through the philosophical and developmental framework advanced by Amartya Sen. Historically, Rajdharma linked political power to moral responsibility, envisioning governance as a duty grounded in justice, protection, and welfare. Contemporary democratic politics, however, places greater emphasis on development, rights, and participatory governance. By juxtaposing these two intellectual traditions, this paper examines how Sen’s capability approach, his reflections on democracy, and his theory of justice help transform Rajdharma from a monarchical ethic into a modern instrument of democratic accountability. Further, it interrogates the limitations of Sen’s framework when applied to the challenges of contemporary governance. The study argues that while Sen’s work revitalizes the moral dimensions of governance, its practical application requires confronting deep structural inequalities and institutional distortions in the modern state.</span></p> |
| title | Rethinking Rajdharma to Development: Amartya Sen's Influence on Contemporary Political Discourse |
| topic | Development, Amartya Sen's Influence, Political Discourse, Rajdharma |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17774163 |