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Resurgent India - Recapturing India’s Soul

During the 17th and 18th centuries, European philosophers contemplated the nature of man.  Out of that inquiry, arose a profound insight, which was perhaps best stated by Rousseau: “Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains”.   John Locke, another leading figure of the Enlightenment further postulated that man was inherently rational because his primary aim was to pursue his individual happiness.  As a result, Locke argued that society’s collective happiness would be maximized if each person within that society was free to pursue his individual happiness.... Read full article


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2008 09 26 Philosophy Comments (0)

Economic Reforms are Key to Ending Poverty

More than eighty percent of India’s population subsists on less than $2 per day according to a recent study prepared by the Department for International Development, UK (”Three Faces of India, June 11, 2008).  Clearly, then, poverty reduction must constitute the highest priority for Indian policymakers.  However, a political consensus on how best to solve this seemingly intractable problem remains elusive. ... Read full article


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2008 08 12 Creative Capitalism Comments (0)

Ending Poverty by Forging a Global Partnership for Prosperity

Ending poverty is the single greatest challenge facing humanity.  Despite a century of rapid technological progress, almost half the world’s population continues to subsist on less than two dollars per day.  It is indeed ironic, that in a world of plenty, while some die each year of obesity related diseases, others must die of malnourishment.  To be sure, some notable progress towards ending poverty has been achieved.  Significant contributions from the likes of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet will provide greatly needed additional resources for many worthwhile global development projects.  In addition, President Clinton’s Global Initiative has also helped to focus worldwide attention on this issue.  These initiatives are no doubt laudable.  But still greater efforts will be necessary to bring real prosperity to the world’s poor.... Read full article


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2008 03 25 Creative Capitalism Comments (0)

Money or Moksha? A Vedantic Perspective

If given a choice between infinite knowledge and infinite money; which would you choose?... Read full article


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2008 02 01 Philosophy Comments (0)