Indian Political Thought-II

Paper Code: 
POL 202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale: This paper critically assesses the contribution of the modern Indian political thinkers. It emphasizes on the distinctive contribution of Indian thinkers to political theorizing as well as in the making of modern India.

 

The objectives of this course are to:

1.  Understand about the contribution of Indian Political thinkers to the development of Indian political system

2. Make student understand about the relevance of modern Indian political thought

 

Course Objectives (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Course Title

POL 202

Indian Political Thinkers – II

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

CO17:  Understand  the political thoughts of important Indian thinkers and concepts and able to analyse their relevance in contemporary times  and acquire critical understanding of them.

CO18: Understand various political concepts such as liberty, equality, democracy, nationalism in Indian context

CO19: Develop in-depth understanding of the evolution of Indian political thought and their contribution to the development of  Indian political system

CO20: Identify  the factors which helped in the evolution of modern political thought

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

M.K. Gandhi (Social philosophy, Satyagraha movement, Concept of Ram rajya,and Eonomic ideas), Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in contemporary world.

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

Jyoti Rao Phule (Attitiude towards colonial government, Ideas about social and economic order & Universal religion)

B. R. Ambedkar (Social reforms, Political ideas, Role in constitution making.

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit-III

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

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV

M.N. Roy (Critique of Marx, Concept of New Humanism, Freedom & Democracy)

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

Ram Manohar Lohia (Chaukhamba Rajya, Economic, Political & Historical ideas)

J.P. Narain (Views on Nationalism, Socialism, Sarvodaya, Total Revolution)

 

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
  • Verma V.P., (2017), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
  • Padhy,K.S. ,(2014), Indian Political Thought, Delhi, OHI Learning Pvt Ltd

 

References: 

Reference Books:

 

  • Bhagwan ,V, (2002), Indian Political Thinkers, Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons
  • Verma ,S.L,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers,Jaipur, Daulat chand Jain
  • Pruthi, R.K, (2009), Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi,  Delhi,Common wealth
  • Adhi ,D, (1997), Political Thinkers of Modern India,New Delhi, Mittal Publications
  • Bali,D.R ,(1970), Modern Indian Thought,  New Delhi,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
  • Brown, D.M.(1982),The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji, Mumbai, Jaico
  • Karunakaran,K.P, (1969), Religion and Political Awakening in India, Meerut,Meenakshi
  • Mehta ,V.R, (1996),Foundations of Indian Political Thought,  New Delhi,Manohar Publications
  • Naravane,V.S. ,(1964),Modern Indian Thought,  Bombay Asia
  • Thomas ,P., and., Deutsch, K.L (eds.),(1986), Political Thought in Modern India, NewDelhi,Sage

 

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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