Indian Political Thinkers (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DPOL701 (A)
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course are to make learners aware of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective. Acquaint the students with understand existing, contemporary and emerging trends in Politics with reference to how thinkers viewed them in the context of their times

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

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24DPOL 701

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indian Political Thinkers

(Theory)

CO49:   Understand the nature, methods and significance of Indian political thought.

CO50:  Develop understanding of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective.

CO51:  Understanding the political and social solutions suggested by various thinkers , to the problems of India as a nation

CO52:  Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles on which the Indian national movement was fought.

CO53: Analyse the ideology of the Indian thinkers for the reformation in society.

CO54: 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

 

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Unit I: 
Ancient thinkers

Manu: Ideological foundation, Central theme and content of Manusmriti, the state, Saptanga theory, territorial administration, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.

Kautilya: Arthshashtra, theory of state, saptang theory, administrative organization, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations, war contribution

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Social Reformers:

Ram Mohan Roy: Religious views, religious-social reforms, education, economic ideas, and Political ideas.

Vivekanand: Religious ideas, social ideas, political ideas, socialism, education.

Dayanand Saraswati: Political ideas, religious-social reforms with revival of Hinduism

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Extremists and Communists:

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.  

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

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Founders of Indian Nation:

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

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

 

 

18.00
Unit V: 
The Radicals

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.

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

 

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
  • Bali,D.R ,(1980), Modern Indian Thought, New Delhi,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
  • Ray ,B.N. (1998),Tradition and Innovation in Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Ajanta
  • 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
  •  Singh,N.P ,(1976), Political Ideas and Ideals in the Mahabharata,Mumbai, Popular Prakashan
  • Spellman,J ,(1964), The Political Theory of Ancient India, Oxford, Clarendon Press,
  • Vanna,V.P,(1954), Studies in Hindu Political Thought and Its Metaphysical Foundation,New Delhi, Motilal Banarasidass
  • Verma ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
  • Verma V.P, (1996), Modern  Indian Political Thought (Vol.I),Agra, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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