Abstract:
This dissertation A Concept of Human Capital : Contemporary Economic and Buddhist Philosophy Perspective is 3 objectives : (1) to study the concept of human capital, perspectives from contemporary economic theory; (2) to study the concept of human capital, views from Buddhist philosophy and (3) to Comparative study of human capital perspectives from contemporary economic theories and Buddhist philosophy. This is a qualitative research. focusing on documentary research from the Tripitaka, commentaries, supreme supplications, journals and related writings.
In the study of the first objective, it was found that Perspectives of contemporary economic theory look at the inherent human capital and the capital generated by education, training, family training, health and government policy. Will result in knowledge, skills, ability, work experience or production to become expertise Until resulting in greater production efficiency and increased income.
In the analysis of the second objective, it was found that the development of human capital is based on the threefold Learning (Sikkha), stimulated by the method of Sammaditthi) (Right View)There are two important components of the external environment known as Paratoghasa is Kalyanamitta (having good friend) and the internal factor called Yonisomanasikara in two parts of human capital that can be developed towards the benefit (egotism), the Lokavisaya and the Lokuttara. Vision The process begins with the study (Sikkha) to have goodness in oneself and society (Adhisila-sikkha), training, critical thinking (Adhicitta-sikkha) and developing knowledge in problem solving (Adhipanna-sikkha).
In the analysis of the three objective, it was found that both points of view play a part in supporting each other. The development of human capital, with the process of stimulating the capital that exists in nature, is linked to the capital that must be continuously educated and trained, will enable human potential to be developed to reach the destination of Importantly, both themselves have developed capacity for life's activities. And society benefits effectively The controversial goal of human capital that is based on the viewpoints of contemporary economic theory. Human capital will have a strong focus on occupational practice as a Middle Way Leading to the ultimate true Buddhist philosophy, Nirvana.