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Modern Political Philosophy
This course aims to familiarize students with significant developments and debates in political philosophy. It seeks to deepen their comprehension of the political ideologies of prominent thinkers throughout history, recognizing the intricate relationship between philosophy and politics. By delineating four primary tendencies, we delve into how political inquiries not only address governance but also resonate with broader existential and philosophical inquiries
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25CPOL 611 |
Modern Political Philosophy (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO73: identify the rudimentary context and central arguments and aims of the concerned thinker. CO74: evaluate Political Thought processes and theory making along with it drawbacks and contribution in the Political Philosophy CO75: assess knowledge about political thinkers and theirs view on state craftand their relevance in contemporary times CO76: interpret different perspectives and approaches to state, politics, government, sovereignty, citizenship and so on CO77: compare the intersection of modern Western political thought with other field of study , such as economics, international relations and political sociology CO78: 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 |
Jeremy Bentham: Fundamentals of Utilitarianism, Basic Principles, State and Punishment, Reforms, Political Implications
J.S. Mill: Revision of Benthamite Utilitarianism, Liberty and Individual Freedom, Harm Principle, Representative Government
Karl Marx: Dialectical MaterialismHistorical Materialism, Class Struggle, Theory of Alienation, Dictatorship of the Proletariat
V.I. Lenin: Revision of Marxist Thought, Imperialism, Role of the Vanguard Party, Democratic Centralism
Mao Zedong: Revision of Marxist Thought, Cultural Revolution
John Rawls: Theory of Justice, Original Position, Veil of Ignorance, Difference Principle
Robert Nozick: Anarchy, State, and Utopia, Critique of Rawls, Entitlement Theory, Minimal State
Harold Laski: Pluralist Theory of State, Political Obligation, Rights and Liberty, Role of Associations
Marcuse: Critique of Capitalist Society, One-Dimensional Man, Role of Art and Culture in Liberation
Michel Foucault: Power and Knowledge, Biopolitics, Governmentality;
Hannah Arendt: The Human Condition, Totalitarianism, Public and Private Sphere;
Antonio Gramsci: Hegemony and Civil Society, Role of Intellectuals, Passive Revolution
Ø Gauba, O.P., (2023), Western Political Thought, New Delhi, Mayur Paperbacks
Ø Sharma, U., & Sharma, S.K.,(2021), Western Political Thought: From Plato to Burke, New Delhi , Atlantic Publishers
Ø Wayper, C.L.,(2021), Political Thought, India, Aitbs Publishers
Ø Suda, J.P.,( 2020), History of Political Thought: (Vol. I&II), Merrut, K. Nath & Co
Ø Sharma, U., & Sharma, S.K.,(2020), Western Political Thought: From Plato to Burke, New Delhi , Atlantic Publishers
Ø Nelson,Brain .R.,(2015),From Socrates to the age of Ideology , Waveland Press, Inc.
Ø Mukherjee S (2011) History of Political Thought: Plato to Marx, New Delhi,Prentice ,Hall of India
Ø Sabine,G.H.,(2019), History of Political Theory,New Delhi, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Ø Adam, I., & Dyson, R.W.,(2007), Fifty Great Political Thinkers, London, Routledge
Ø Skoble,A.J., (2007), Political Philosophy: Essential Selections, New Delhi, Pearson Education
Ø Boucher, D.,& Kelly, P., (2003), Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present,, London,Oxford University Press
Ø Jones, W.T.,( 1963), Masters of Political Thought, (Vols.2 & 3), London, George Harrap & Co
