Indian Political Thought-I

Paper Code: 
POL 102
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale: This paper highlights the main sources of the political tradition in ancient India and its development in modern times. It critically assesses the contribution of key ancient and modern Indian political thinkers and explains their relevance to contemporary times.

 

The Objectives of this course are to:

1.  Understand about the nature and significance of Indian Political thought

2.  Increase knowledge of the history of classical and political thought and the fundamental values and ethical issues contested in politics over time

 

Course Objectives (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Course Title

POL 102

Indian Political Thinkers – I

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

CO5:  Analyse the political thoughts of important Indian thinkers and concepts  and their correlation and contradictions. At the same time they will be able to do critical assessment of their thoughts.

CO6:  Understand the nature, methods and significance of Indian political thought.

CO7:  Develop the interconnectedness between various socio-political issues and draw inferences on the same.

CO8: Identify the basic reasons for the social stratification in Indian Politics.

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

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit -1

Manu (Concept of religion, social system, state system, Law and punishment, foreign policy)

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

Kautilya (Social philosophy, social system, state system, law and punishment, foreign policy)

Shukra (Shukraniti, State System, Social Order, Financial Administration, Interstate relations)

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit-III

Raja Ram Mohan Roy (As a social, political &economic reformer and his views on universal religion and humanism)

Swami Dayanand Saraswati (views on religion, State, Shuddhi movement)

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV
Dadabhai Naoroji (Economic Drain Theory, Role in National movement)
Gopal Krishna Gokhale (Spiritualisation of politics, role in National movement, economic ideas, political ideas)
 
9.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

Bal Gangadhar Tilak (Political philosophy, Swarajya, Swadeshi movement)

Savarkar (Interpretation of Indian History,Theory of Hindutva)

 

Essential Readings: 
  • 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: 

Reference Books:

 

  • 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
  • Roy, H and Singh ,M. P, (2011),Indian Political Thought,Noida, Pearson India
  • 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

 

E-Resources

Journals

  • Sage Journals
  • The Indian Journal of Political Science
  • Global Journal of Political Science (GJPS)
  • International political science association
  • The Indian journal of political science

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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