Pratiloma Paranoia: Class Hierarchy, Conservatism, and Ethics in Classical Hindu Law
The Hindu law tradition grounds its social ethics on an ideological hierarchy of class or caste known as varṇa. The positive inculcation of this hierarchy is bolstered by a fear of social inversion, known as pratiloma, in every area of law and society. Through an examination of the concept of pratil...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI
2024
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Religions
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Issue: 7 |
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Ethics
B Hierarchy B Conservatism B Class B Caste B Hindu Law |
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