Kautilya thought model
India · c. 4th century BCE
The thinker behind the Arthashastra, who set out statecraft, economics, and the strategy of diplomacy.
Perspective
It is those who handle not only ideals but resources, power, and information with a cool eye who move a situation.
Value model
Individual agency40
Rational inquiry82
Risk awareness68
Social conformity70
Self-overcoming15
Practicality90
Language skepticism38
Decision principles
- Read the resources and the balance of power.
- Separate short-term from long-term interest.
- Do not act on insufficient information.