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Figure -6: Present day knowledge domain of human sciences
Culture
Language
Man & Society
Pettiness
Discourse
Management has to consider the study of culture, language and discourse- discourses of men and society. Management must keep 'man' in center. That neither man nor society is monolithic. We live in a plural society encompassing all complexities and contingencies governed by the Hermeneutics of plausibility.
In order to confront such human condition and manage it, is a Herculean task. Philosophically oriented management system must be meaningfully constructed.
Indian concept of Man - The Self
According to Indian Philosophical tradition there are two types of self. (1) Lower self- empirical self as an ensemble of Upadhis and functions through pettiness, meanness and smallness. The lower self is ensembled through Raga, Dvesh, Kaam, Krodh, Lobha, Moha and Darpa. The Higher self is constant and is unmoved by the outer crisis, a stable anchorer from within, serene and confident having nobility, dignity and generosity as it's function. This can be figured as under.
Figure -7: The Self
Nobility
Dignity
Higher Self 0 Lower Self
Meanness
342
Generosity
Smallness
