Indian Political Thinkers-II

Paper Code: 
24POL222
Credits: 
4
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

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Aurbindo & M.N.Roy

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: 
Lohia & J.P.Narain

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: 
Tagore & Ambedkar

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: 
Gandhi & Savarkar

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.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
S.C.Bose & Nehru

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.

 

Essential Readings: 

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

Verma,V.P.,,( 2017), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal

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

Verma ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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