Indian Political Thinkers-II

Paper Code: 
POL222
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 222

Indian Political Thinkers – II

(Theory)

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

CO43: Evaluate the contemporary relevance of Shri Aurobindo and M.N. Roy's political ideas with critical synthesis.

 CO44: Synthesize Lohia and Narayan's political ideologies, assessing their impact on Indian politics with advanced critical analysis.

CO45: Assess Rabindranath Tagore and B.R. Ambedkar's philosophical and sociological foundations of political thought, incorporating Eastern and Western perspectives.

CO46: Critically evaluate Gandhi's socio-political and economic philosophies alongside Savarkar's Hindutva theory, examining their implications for modern society.

CO 47: Analyze the philosophical foundations of Subhash Chandra Bose and Nehru's political ideas, evaluating their contributions to Indian political thought.

CO48: 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: 
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: 
  • Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson
  • Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2020), 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 ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Academic Year: 
2025-26
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