Indian Political Thinkers-I

Paper Code: 
POL122
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will make learner aware of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective and understand existing, contemporary and emerging trends in Politics with reference to how thinkers viewed them in the context of their times 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

25POL 122

Indian Political Thinkers- I

(Theory)

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

CO7:   Assess the administrative, financial, judicial, and interstate systems proposed in Manusmriti, Arthashastra, and Shukraniti, and analyze their relevance to contemporary governance.

CO8:  Evaluate the contributions of Ram Mohan Roy and Vivekananda to religious, social, and political thought, and assess their impact on Indian society during the colonial period.

CO9:  Compare and contrast the approaches of Gokhale and Tilak towards British rule, constitutional methods, and communal unity, and evaluate their significance in the Indian nationalist movement.

CO10: Analyze the political ideas of Syed Ahmed Khan and Dadabhai Naoroji, focusing on their implications for secularism, social reforms, and economic policies in colonial India, and their contributions to the Indian nationalist movement.

CO11: Formulate informed opinions on the relevance and applicability of the ideas and reforms proposed by these historical figures in addressing contemporary socio-political challenges in India and beyond.

CO12: 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: 
Manu

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: 
Kautilya & Shukra

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: 
Ram Mohan Roy & Vivekanand

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: 
Gokhale & Tilak

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: 
Syed Ahmed Khan & Naoroji

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

Dadabhai Naoroji: Economic Drain Theory, Role in National movement

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Verma ,V.P,(2020), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal

Ø  Verma,V.P.,,( 2020), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal

Ø  Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson

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

References: 

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

Academic Year: 
2025-26
  • Printer-friendly version
  • PDF version