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Indian Political Thinkers –I
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Make learners aware of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective.
2. Acquaint the students with understand existing, contemporary and emerging trends in Politics with reference to how thinkers viewed them in the context of their times
Course Objectives (CO)
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POL 122 |
Indian Political Thinkers- I |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO5: Understand the nature, methods and significance of Indian political thought. CO6: Develop understanding of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective. CO7: Understanding the political and social solutions suggested by various thinkers , to the problems of India as a nation CO8: Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles on which the Indian national movement was fought. |
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 |
Manu: Ideological foundation, Central theme and content of Manusmriti, the state, Saptanga theory, territorial administration, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.
Kautilya: Arthshashtra, theory of state, saptang theory, administrative organization, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations, war contribution.
Shukra: Shukraniti, social order, state, Saptanga theory, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.
Ram Mohan Roy: Religious views, religio-social reforms, education, economic ideas, and Political ideas.
Vivekanand: Religious ideas, social ideas, political ideas, socialism, education.
Gopal Krishna Gokhle: Influences on Gokhle, faith in constitutional methods, spiritualization of politics, moderate views about British rule, local self-government, legislative and administrative reforms, Hindu- Muslim unity, communal representation.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Tilak as an extremist, attitude towards Congress, radical political activities, Home Rule campaign, spiritual nationalism and revivalism, education, political independence and social reforms.
Syed Ahmed Khan: Political ideas, secularism, social and educational reforms for Muslims.
Dadabhai Naoroji: Economic Drain Theory, Role in National movement.
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2011), Indian Political Thought- Themes and Thinkers (ed.) Delhi,Pearson
Ø Pandey, U.S (2011),Indian Political Thought,Delhi, D.P.S.Publishing house
Ø Manav,S,(2012), Introduction to Indian Political Thought,Delhi, Raj Publications
Ø Gauba,O. P.,(2016), Indian Political Thought,New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
Ø Padhy,K.S. ,(2014), Indian Political Thought, Delhi, OHI Learning Pvt Ltd
Ø Verma,V.P.,,( 2017), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Ø Bhagwan,V., (2002), Indian Political Thinkers, Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons,
Ø Mehta V.R, (2008), Foundations of Indian Political Thought, New Delhi, Manohar Publishers.
Ø Pruthi,R.K. & Chaturvedi, A., (2009), Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, New Delhi, Commonwealth Publishers
Ø Verma, S.L ,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers, Jaipur,Daulat Chand Jain
Ø Appadorai,A.(1996 ), Indian Political Thinking in the Twentieth Century, London OUP
Ø Bali,D.R ,(1980), Modern Indian Thought, New Delhi,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Ø Ray ,B.N. (1998),Tradition and Innovation in Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Ajanta
Ø Brown ,D.M (ed),(1982), The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji, Bombay, Jaico,
Ø Saletore,B.A ,(1963), Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions,Mumbai, Asia
Ø Singh,N.P ,(1976), Political Ideas and Ideals in the Mahabharata,Mumbai, Popular Prakashan
Ø Spellman,J ,(1964), The Political Theory of Ancient India, Oxford, Clarendon Press,
Ø Vanna,V.P,(1954), Studies in Hindu Political Thought and Its Metaphysical Foundation,New Delhi, Motilal Banarasidass
Ø Verma ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Ø Verma V.P, (1996), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.I),Agra, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
E-Resources
Ø Pandey, R. K., Chakrabarty, B. (2009). Modern Indian Political Thought: Text and Context. India: SAGE Publications. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=0767FFA43BC877388C22DADDD0012023
Ø Indian Political Thought: A Reader. (2010). United Kingdom: Routledge. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=DE4710F987E28FC7A8EB7FA523A06341
Ø Indian Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers. (2011). India: Pearson. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Indian_Political_Thought/yP59iDghcIkC?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø PADHY, K. S. (2011). INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT. India: PHI Learning. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/INDIAN_POLITICAL_THOUGHT/sZVopB0GNPQC?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø Mehta, V. R., Mehta, V. R. (1996). Foundations of Indian Political Thought: An Interpretation : from Manu to the Present Day. India: Manohar. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Foundations_of_Indian_Political_Thought/rPx6FPQgUuIC?hl=en
Journals
Ø Sage Journals
Ø The Indian Journal of Political Science
Ø Global Journal of Political Science (GJPS)
Ø International political science association
Ø The Indian journal of political science
