The aim of this book is to achieve a proper theoretical understanding of democracy through philosophical explorations. By these explorations we want to reach some unitary decision on at least three things. The first one involves the concept of democracy. The next one is concerned with the purpose of democracy. The final one is concerned with what is necessary for ensuring and developing democracy in a state or society in the absence of which democracy gets threatened. We will explore and analyze the interconnections between these three dynamics. CONTENTS Preface Introduction 1. Decoding Democracy – Jyotish Chandra Basak 2. On Infringement upon Democratic Rights – Kausik Bhattacharya 3. Kauṭilya and His Arthaśāstra: A Notion of Democracy in Ancient Indian Society – Projit Kumar Palit 4. Problem of Democracy and Its Effects on Human Rights – Samar Kumar Mondal 5. Norms of Democracy in Buddhist Thought: Ideas and Implementation – Gouri Sankar Bandyopadhyay 6. Quest for the Responsibilities to Make an Ideal Democratic State – Rajkumar Modak 7. Created Leadership, Power and Ethics: A Critical Analysis – Tapan Kumer De Contributors Index