Indian Political Thought-II

Paper Code: 
POL 212
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale: This paper critically assesses the contribution of 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.

 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

POL 212

Indian Political Thought-II

CO25: Analyze the political and social thought of various prominent Indian thinkers.

CO26: Explain the relevance of the thought of thinkers in current times.

CO 27: Understand various political concepts such as liberty, equality, democracy, nationalism in Indian context.

CO 28: Develop in-depth understanding of the evolution of Indian political thought since independence

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

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, Concept of Satya and Ahimsa, Concept of Ram rajya, and Eonomic ideas), Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in contemporary world.

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

Jyoti Rao Phule (Social and Political philosophy)

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 & Demcracy)

Ram Manohar Lohiya-Chaukhamba Rajya, Economic, Political & Historical ideas

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

Vinoba Bhave (Sarvodaya Movement- Bhoodan, Gramdan; New social & Political Order)

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

Essential Readings: 

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
  • Gauba, OP,(2016), Indian Politcal Thought, New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
  • Pandey, U.S (2011), Indian Political Thought,Delhi, D.P.S.Publishing house
  • Manav,S,(2012), Introduction to Indian Political Thought,Delhi, Raj Publications
  • 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
  • Pruthi,R.K. & Chaturvedi, A., (2009), Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Delhi,Common wealth
ØVerma,S.L,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers, Jaipur,Daulat chand Jain
  • Adhi,D,(1997), Political Thinkers of Modern India, New Delhi, Mittal Publications
  • Bali,D.R., Modern Indian Thought,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
  • Brown,D.M (ed), (1970),The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji,Bombay,Jaico
  • Karunakaran, K.P., (1996), Religion and Political Awakening in India, Meerut,Meenakshi Publications
  • Mehta,V.R., (1996), Foundations of Indian Political Thought,New Delhi, Manohar
  • Naravane,V.S..,(1964), Modern IndianT hought, Bombay, Asia Publications
  • Pantham, T and Deutsch,K.L. (eds.),(1986), Political Thought in Modern India,New Delhi, Sage
  • Saraswati,C.M ,(1998), Indian Political Thinkers, Meerut ,Meenakshi prakashan

 

 

 

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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