Indian Political Thinkers II

Paper Code: 
Pol 222
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper critically assesses the contribution of the modern Indian political thinkers. It emphasizes on the distinctive contribution of Indian thinkers to political theorizing as well as in the making of modern India

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Develop understanding of competing regional aspirations and how it has shaped contemporary rhetoric’s and policy orientations in Indian politics.

 

2. Acquaint the students with a holistic overview of the process of interaction between society and politics in contemporary India 

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Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

POL 222

 

 

 

 

 

Indian Political Thinkers - II

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

CO30:   Demonstrate     the major traditions of Indian thought that have shaped political discourse in different parts of the country over the period of time.

CO31:Identify  the great diversity of social contexts and philosophical visions that have informed the ideas of key political thinkers across epochs

 

CO32:     Demonstrate the history of  political thought as a series of critical, interconnected and open-ended conversations about the ends and means of the good life

 

CO33: Analyse the extra constitutional agencies like political parties, caste, regional, religious and linguistic groups to have the complete insight into the political system of our country.

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: 
Unit 1

Shri Aurbindo: Philosophy of history and culture, theory of nationalism and human unity, political ideas, systematic conceptualization, the phenomenology of political values.

M.N. Roy: Critique of Marx, Concept of New Humanism, Freedom & Democracy, on Gandhi, Economic views, revolution

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit 2

Ram Manohar Lohia: Chaukhamba Rajya, liberty, equality and democracy, concept of federalism, confederation of India and Pakistan, Non alignment, language problem, attitude towards Marxism.

J.P. Narain: Views on Nationalism, Socialism, Sarvodaya, Total Revolution, reconstruction of Indian polity, Qualities of a true democrat, parliamentary democracy, party less democracy.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3

Rabindranath Tagore: Philosophical foundation of political thought, philosophy of eastern and western civilization, sociological foundation of political thought, theory of rights, freedom, critique of nationalism.

B. R. Ambedkar : Social views- Hindu social order, caste system, position of women, social reforms, untouchability,  Political ideas- state, form of government, rights and freedoms of  citizens, successful democracy, Role in constitution making

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit 4

M.K. Gandhi : Social philosophy- Untouchability, Ashram system, position of women,  religion, political ideas- truth, nonviolence, Satyagraha movement, Concept of Ramrajya and Economic ideas- khadi, swadeshi, bread labour, economic trusteeship.

Subhash Chandra Bose: philosophical foundation of political ideas, reflections upon Indian history, triumphant patriotism, nationalist realism, political ideas of Forward Bloc

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit 5

J.L. Nehru: Democratic Socialism, Nationalism and Internationalism, Non Alignment and Panchsheel.

Savarkar: Interpretation of Indian History, Theory of Hindutva.

 

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
  • 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
  • Spellman,J ,(1964), The Political Theory of Ancient India, Oxford, Clarendon Press,
  • Verma ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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