
HPI 13 - Grand Illusion - Dharma and Deception in the Mahabharata
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
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Deceit and Ethical Dilemmas in the Mahabharata
This chapter explores the theme of deceit and stratagem in the Mahabharata, highlighting the idea that the end justifies the means. It discusses the contradictions in the ethical judgment of the Pandavas and examines the role of Krishna as a moral innovator who challenges the rigid code of conduct previously followed by Yudhissera.
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