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Indian Political Thinkers II
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
Course Outcomes (CO)
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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. Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in contemporary world.
(Savarkar: Interpretation of Indian History, Theory of Hindutva.
Subhash Chandra Bose: philosophical foundation of political ideas, reflections upon Indian history, triumphant patriotism, nationalist realism, political ideas of Forward Bloc.
J.L. Nehru: Democratic Socialism, Nationalism and Internationalism, Non Alignment and Panchsheel.
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2020), 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 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 Spellman,J ,(1964), The Political Theory of Ancient India, Oxford, Clarendon Press,
Ø Verma ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval 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
Facilitating the achievement of Course Learning Outcomes
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Develop critical understanding of importance of reading Indian political thought in contemporary times |
Lecture, Powerpoint presentations ,Classroom discussions |
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Reflect comprehensively on the contribution of various thinkers in developing nationalism in Indian people.
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Lecture and interactive sessions |
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To develop understanding of the political and social solutions suggested by various thinkers,to the problems of India as a nation. |
Classroom discussions using various online resources |
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Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles on which the Indian national movement was fought.
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Class discussions through presentations ; Information of realistic situations to be discussed followed by analysis |
*Assessment tasks will include test on the topics, quiz, student presentations and assignments
