Status of the ethical theory of Śrimadbhagavadgītā: a critical analysis
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2022-03
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Philosophical Papers Journal of Department of Philosophy
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Bhattacharyya, Anureema
Joardar, Koushik
Mukherjee, Anirban
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University of North Bengal
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Paul, K. (2022). Status of the ethical theory of Śrimadbhagavadgītā: a critical analysis. Philosophical Papers Journal of Department of Philosophy, XVIII, 238–243. https://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/4637
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The Bhagavadgītā occupies the central place in the ethical history of Indian philosophy. It is
the quintessence of Hindu culture and the sum and substance of Indian philosophical theory
and practice, metaphysics and ethics, religion, mysticism, tradition etc. For millions of people
it is the gospel of truth, the message of divine life and an inspiring and stimulating ideal for
the conduct of life. Anyone, in any social status, sex, religion or society, can derive practical
guidance from it. Hence I would like to discuss about the status of the ethical theory of
Śrimadbhagavadgītā.
Mainly this article is an attempt to show that ethical theory advocated in
Śrimadbhagavadgītā is not deontological as rather it is an amalgamation of ethical egoism,
ethical universalism which is popularly known as utilitarianism and also virtue ethics. It starts
with ethical egoism and passes through virtue ethics and ultimately reaches at utilitarianism.
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XVIII
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0976-4496
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238 - 243