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

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

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

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

Course Objectives (CO)

 

 

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, and 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: 
  • Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson
  • Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2011), Indian Political Thought- Themes and Thinkers (ed.) Delhi,Pearson
  • Pandey, U.S (2011), Indian Political Thought,Delhi, D.P.S.Publishing house
  • Manav,S,(2012), Introduction to Indian Political Thought,Delhi, Raj Publications
  • Gauba,O. P.,(2016), Indian Political Thought,New Delhi,  Mayur Paperback
  • Padhy,K.S. ,(2014), Indian Political Thought, Delhi, OHI Learning Pvt Ltd
  • Verma,V.P.,,( 2017), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal

 

References: 
  • Bhagwan,V., (2002), Indian Political Thinkers, Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons,
  • Mehta V.R, (2008), Foundations of Indian Political Thought, New Delhi, Manohar Publishers.
  • Pruthi,R.K. & Chaturvedi, A., (2009),  Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, New Delhi, Commonwealth Publishers
  • Verma, S.L ,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers,  Jaipur,Daulat Chand Jain
  • Appadorai,A.(1996 ), Indian Political Thinking in the Twentieth Century, London OUP
  • Bali,D.R ,(1980), Modern Indian Thought, New Delhi,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
  • Ray ,B.N. (1998),Tradition and Innovation in Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Ajanta
  • Brown ,D.M (ed),(1982), The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji, Bombay, Jaico,
  • Saletore,B.A ,(1963), Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions,Mumbai, Asia
  •  Singh,N.P ,(1976), Political Ideas and Ideals in the Mahabharata,Mumbai, Popular Prakashan
  • Spellman,J ,(1964), The Political Theory of Ancient India, Oxford, Clarendon Press,
  • Vanna,V.P,(1954), Studies in Hindu Political Thought and Its Metaphysical Foundation,New Delhi, Motilal Banarasidass
  • Verma ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
  • Verma V.P, (1996), Modern  Indian Political Thought (Vol.I),Agra, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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