Course Rationale: This course introduces a wide span of thinkers and themes that defines the modernity of Indian political thought. The objective is to study general themes that have been produced by thinkers from varied social and temporal contexts.
The objectives of this course are to:
Course Outcomes (CO)
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CPOL 612 |
Indian Political Thought-II |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO75: Understand the nature, methods and significance of Indian political thought. CO76: Develop understanding of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective. CO77: Understanding the political and social solutions suggested by various thinkers, to the problems of India as a nation CO78: Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles on which the Indian national movement was fought. CO80: Apply the concepts and theories of indian political thought to contemporary political issues and challenges faced by Indian society such as justice , governance , secularism and religious diversity |
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 |
Modern Indian Political Thought
Rammohan Roy: Rights
Pandita Ramabai: Gender
Vivekananda: Ideal Society
Gandhi: Swaraj
Ambedkar: Social Justice
Tagore: Critique of Nationalism
Iqbal: Community
Savarkar: Hindutva
Nehru: Secularism
Lohia: Socialism
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2011), Indian Political Thought- Themes and Thinkers (ed.) Delhi,Pearson
Ø Pandey, U.S (2011),Indian Political Thought,Delhi, D.P.S.Publishing house
Ø Manav,S,(2012), Introduction to Indian Political Thought,Delhi, Raj Publications
Ø Gauba,O. P.,(2016), Indian Political Thought,New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
Ø Padhy,K.S. ,(2014), Indian Political Thought, Delhi, OHI Learning Pvt Ltd
Ø Verma,V.P.,,( 2017), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Ø Bhagwan,V., (2002), Indian Political Thinkers, Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons,
Ø Mehta V.R, (2008), Foundations of Indian Political Thought, New Delhi, Manohar Publishers.
Ø Pruthi,R.K. & Chaturvedi, A., (2009), Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, New Delhi, Commonwealth Publishers
Ø Verma, S.L ,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers, Jaipur,Daulat Chand Jain
Ø Appadorai,A.(1996 ), Indian Political Thinking in the Twentieth Century, London OUP
Ø Bali,D.R ,(1980), Modern Indian Thought, New Delhi,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Ø Ray ,B.N. (1998),Tradition and Innovation in Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Ajanta
Ø Brown ,D.M (ed),(1982), The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji, Bombay, Jaico,
Ø Saletore,B.A ,(1963), Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions,Mumbai, Asia
Ø Singh,N.P ,(1976), Political Ideas and Ideals in the Mahabharata,Mumbai, Popular Prakashan
Ø Spellman,J ,(1964), The Political Theory of Ancient India, Oxford, Clarendon Press,
Ø Vanna,V.P,(1954), Studies in Hindu Political Thought and Its Metaphysical Foundation,New Delhi, Motilal Banarasidass
Ø Verma ,V.P,(1996), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Ø Verma V.P, (1996), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.I),Agra, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
E-Resources
Ø Pandey, R. K., Chakrabarty, B. (2009). Modern Indian Political Thought: Text and Context. India: SAGE Publications. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=0767FFA43BC877388C22DADDD0012023
Ø Indian Political Thought: A Reader. (2010). United Kingdom: Routledge. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=DE4710F987E28FC7A8EB7FA523A06341
Ø Indian Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers. (2011). India: Pearson. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Indian_Political_Thought/yP59iDghcIkC?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø PADHY, K. S. (2011). INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT. India: PHI Learning. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/INDIAN_POLITICAL_THOUGHT/sZVopB0GNPQC?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø Mehta, V. R., Mehta, V. R. (1996). Foundations of Indian Political Thought: An Interpretation : from Manu to the Present Day. India: Manohar. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Foundations_of_Indian_Political_Thought/rPx6FPQgUuIC?hl=en