"Surplus in Man" and the capability-based sustained/total human development. Issue 3 (26th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dutta, Dilip
• Editors: Dilip Dutta, Mr
• Is Part Of: International journal of development issues. Volume 13:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: 260
• Page End: 275
• Publication Date: 2014-08-26
• Subjects: Mental health -- Self-control -- Moral philosophy -- "Surplus in Man" -- Capability approach to human development -- Demands of duty -- Deontological theories of morality -- Holistic approach to daily life -- Vedanta -- Transpersonal psychology -- Sustained/total human development -- Yoga system; Economic development -- Periodicals; 338.9
• DOI: 10.1108/IJDI-06-2014-0052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1446-8956

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This paper aims to define a capability-based sustained/total human development, after reviewing both the concept of "Surplus in Man" as the source for achieving the Vedântic ideal of transcendence, and the capability approach to human development. Design/methodology/approach: – The capability-based sustained/total human development has been defined by integrating the Vedântic concept of "Surplus in Man" and the deontological theories of morality into the basic approach to capability-based human development. Findings: – An answer to the question: "How to apply a holistic approach to our daily life?" is outlined. Practical implications: – An example is provided on the role of yoga and meditation as the key initial bridging forces between the Western and Eastern concept of mental health. Also, the recent trend in a morally demanding lifestyle of a section of people in the Western societies for moving towards a galloping spiritual pluralism has been exemplified. Originality/value: – Role of responsibility of an individual human being along with his or her right has explicitly been emphasized in the approach to capability-based sustained/total human development.