Indian Political Thought-II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CPOL 612
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course are to 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. This course 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: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPOL 612

Indian Political Thought-II

(Theory)

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

CO78:   determine the nature, methods and significance of Indian political thought.

CO79:  develop understanding of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective.

CO80:  evaluate the political and social solutions suggested by various thinkers, to the problems of India as a nation

CO81:  Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles on which the Indian national movement was fought.

CO82: examine the concepts and theories of indian political thought to contemporary political issues and

challenges faced by Indian society CO83: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

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Introduction:

Modern Indian Political Thought

Rammohan Roy: Rights

Pandita Ramabai: Gender

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Modern Indian Political Thought

Vivekananda: Ideal Society 

Gandhi: Swaraj

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Modern Indian Political Thought

Ambedkar: Social Justice

Tagore: Critique of Nationalism

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Modern Indian Political Thought

Iqbal: Community

Savarkar: Hindutva 

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Modern Indian Political Thought

Nehru: Secularism 

Lohia: Socialism

 

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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