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Modern Indian Political Thought-I (Theory)
The objectives of this course are to 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. This course make learners aware of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective.
It also 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
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Modern Indian Political Thought-I (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO55: analyze the political thoughts of key Indian thinkers and concepts given by them. CO56: discuss comprehensively on the contribution of various thinkers in developing nationalism in Indian people CO57: evaluate the basic reasons for the social stratification in Indian Politics. CO58: develop the interconnectedness between various socio-political issues and deriving their solutions suggested by various thinkers. CO59: assess the relevance and applicability of Indian Political Thought in a global context,considering its influence on other political ideologies and its potential contributions to contemporary political theory CO60: contribute effectively in Course specific interaction |
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 |
Brahmanic and Shramanic; Islamic and Syncretic.
Ved Vyasa (Shantiparva): Rajadharma
Manu: Social Laws
Kautilya: Theory of State
Aggannasutta (Digha Nikaya): Theory of kingship
Barani: Ideal Polity
Abul Fazal: Monarchy
Kabir: Syncretism
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