Indian Political Thinkers -I

Paper Code: 
POL 122
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper highlights the main sources of the political tradition in ancient India and its development in modern times. It critically assesses the contribution of key ancient and modern Indian political thinkers and explains their relevance to contemporary times.

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Manu: Ideological foundation, Central theme and content of Manusmriti, the state, Saptanga theory, territorial administration, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

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

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Ram Mohan Roy: Religious views, religio-social reforms, education, economic ideas, political ideas.

Vivekanand: Religious ideas, social ideas, political ideas, socialism, education

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

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. 

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Syed Ahmed Khan: Political ideas, secularism, social and educational reforms for Muslims.

Dadabhai Naoroji: Economic Drain Theory, Role in National movement

Essential Readings: 
  • Bhagwan,Vishnoo (2002), Indian Political Thinkers, Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons,
  • Brown ,D.M (ed),(1982), The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji, Bombay, Jaico,
  • Mehta VR, (2008), Foundations of Indian Political Thought, New Delhi, Manohar Publishers.
  • Verma, SL ,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers,  Jaipur,Daulat Chand Jain
References: 
  • Appadorai,(1996 ), Indian Political Thinking in the Twentieth Century, London OUP
  • Bali,DR ,(1980), Modern Indian Thought, New Delhi,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
  • Gauba,O P,(2016), Indian Political Thought,New Delhi,  Mayur Paperback
  •  Roy, Himanshu and Singh ,Mahendra Prasad, (2011),Indian Political Thought,Noida, Pearson India
  • Ray ,BN (1998),Tradition and Innovation in Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Ajanta
  • Saletore,BA ,(1963), Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions,Mumbai, Asia
  •  Singh,NP ,(1976), Political Ideas and Ideals in the Mahabharata,Mumbai, Popular Prakashan
  • Spellman,J ,(1964), The Political Theory of Ancient India, Oxford, Clarendon Press,
  • Vanna,VP,(1954), Studies in Hindu Political Thought and Its Metaphysical Foundation,New Delhi, Motilal Banarasidass
  • Verma ,VP,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
  • Verma VP, (1996), Modern  Indian Political Thought (Vol.I),Agra, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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