Gandhian Philosophy and its Relevance

Paper Code: 
POL324(B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course covers the studies primarily concentrated on research in different aspects of Gandhi's life, work and thought on on economic, social, gender, political, environmental and sustainable development, critiques and evaluation of Gandhian concepts and their relevance in the contemporary world.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning outcomes

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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Course Title

25 POL 324-B

Gandhian Philosophy and its Relevance

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO103: Analyze the life of Gandhi, identify his key influences, and assess the emergence of his goals and methods of action and its relevance in contemporary political discourse

CO104: Explore and comprehend Gandhi's philosophy and its applicability in fostering a more just and peaceful society.

CO105: Gain insights into effective strategies for peaceful resistance and societal transformation.

CO106: Evaluate the principles of self-governance, equitable development decentralized administration

CO107: Understand Gandhi's vision for sustainable and inclusive economic development and its implications for contemporary economic policies.

CO108: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

                                                                                       

Gandhi – Life Sketch, Influence on Gandhi, Emergence of Goals and Methods of action (Ends and means), Concept and claim of Spiritualizing politics

12.00
Unit II: 
Philosophy of Truth and Non Violence

                                          

Philosophy- Observance for spiritual life, Their social significance today, Truth as God, Meaning and power of Non Violence, Types of Non Violence, Equality of religion and equal respect for all religions

12.00
Unit III: 
Philosophy of Satyagraha

                                                                

Philosophy of Satyagraha, Concept, Theory, Variants and techniques of Satyagraha, Satyagraha as a weapon of social change, Satyagraha and constructive work and service

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Swaraj

                                                                              

Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj, Decentralised Administration, Gram Swaraj, Ram Rajya and its contemporary relevance, Sarvodaya and MGNREGA

12.00
Unit V: 
Economic Philosophy

                                                         

Gandhi’s economic Philosophy, Critique of Industralisation- Evils and Consequences, Need Vs Greed, Distribution- Ownership- Trusteeship, Swadeshi- Khadi, Village Industries and Bread Labour

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Prasad, N.K. (2010), Economic Vision of Mahatma Gandhi, Jaipur, ABD Publishers

Ø  Gauba, O.P. (2009) Reading Gandhi : Interdisciplinary Approach to the Study of Gandhian Political Philosophy, New Delhi, National Publishers

Ø  Thakur, A.K. and Sinha, M.K. (2009) Economics of Mahatma Gandhi : Challenges and Development, New Delhi, Deep and Deep

Ø  Pruthi, R.K. and Chaturvedi, A.(2008) Encyclopaedia of Gandhian Thought, Vol. I to X , New Delhi, Commonwealth

Ø  Singh, R.A. (2008) Encyclopaedia on Gandhi, Vols. I to X ,New Delhi,  Anmol Publishers

Ø  Bharathi, K.S.(2005) Encyclopaedia of Gandhian Thought (6 Vols-Set), Delhi, Anmol

Ø  Gangal S.C. and Gangal A. (1995) Contemporary Global Problems : A Gandhian Perspective, New Delhi, Vinod

References: 

Ø  Chandran, D.S,(2017),  Making of the Mahatma ,New Delhi,Orient Longman

Ø  Mishra, A ,Dutta and Yadav, S. ,(2005),Socio-Political Thought of Gandhi, New Delhi, Concept Publishing Company

Ø  Gandhi, M.K.,(2001), An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth,Ahmedabad, Navjivan Publishing house

Ø  Malhotra , S.L.,(2001), Lawyer to Mahatma: Life, work and Transformation of M.K. Gandhi ,New Delhi,Deep & Deep Publication

Ø  Wolpert , Stanely,(2001),Gandhi’s Passion: The Life & Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi ,Oxford,University Press,London

Ø  Gandhi, M.K., (1999),Hind Swaraj ,Ahmedabad: Navajivan Publishing House

Ø  Nanda, B.R.,(1998),Making of a Nation: India’s Road to  Independence, New Delhi,Harper Collins

Ø  Dasgupta,Ajit, K.,(1996),Gandhi’s Economic Thought ,London,Routledge

Ø  Gandhi, M.K.,( 1995), India of My Dreams ,compiled by Prabhu, R.K.,Ahmedabad: Navajivan Publishing House

Ø  Gandhi, M.K.( 1992),Satyagraha in South Africa ,Ahmedabad,Navajivan Publishing House

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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