Modern Political Philosophy (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CPOL 611
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPOL 611

Modern Political Philosophy

(Theory)

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

CO72:  identify the rudimentary context and central arguments and aims of the concerned thinker.

CO73: evaluate   Political Thought processes and theory making along with it drawbacks and contribution in the Political Philosophy

CO74: assess knowledge about political thinkers and theirs view on state craftand their relevance in contemporary times

CO75: interpret different perspectives and approaches to state, politics, government, sovereignty, citizenship and so on

CO76: compare the intersection of modern Western political thought with other field of study , such as

economics, international relations and political sociology

CO77: 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: 
Modernity and its discourses- Jean Jacques Rousseau:

General Will; local or direct democracy; self-government; origin of

inequality. 

18.00
Unit II: 
Mary Wollstonecraft:

Women and paternalism; critique of Rousseau’s idea of education;

legal rights

 

18.00
Unit III: 
John Stuart Mill:

Liberty, suffrage and subjection of women, right of minorities; utility

principle

18.00
Unit IV: 
Karl Marx:

Alienation; difference with other kinds of materialism; class struggle

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Alexandra Kollontai

Winged and wingless Eros; proletarian woman; socialization of

housework; disagreement with Lenin

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gauba, O.P., (2021), Western Political Thought, New Delhi, Mayur Paperbacks
  • Sharma, U., & Sharma, S.K.,(2021), Western Political Thought: From Plato to Burke, New Delhi , Atlantic Publishers
  • Wayper, C.L.,(2021), Political Thought, India, Aitbs Publishers
  • Suda, J.P.,( 2020), History of Political Thought: (Vol. I&II), Merrut, K. Nath & Co
  • Sharma, U., & Sharma, S.K.,(2020), Western Political Thought: From Plato to Burke,   New Delhi , Atlantic Publishers
  • Nelson,Brain .R.,(2015),From Socrates to the age of Ideology , Waveland Press, Inc.
  • Mukherjee S (2011) History of Political Thought: Plato to Marx, New Delhi,Prentice  ,Hall of India

 

References: 
  • Sabine,G.H.,(2019), History of Political Theory,New Delhi, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
  • Adam, I., & Dyson, R.W.,(2007), Fifty Great Political Thinkers, London, Routledge
  • Skoble,A.J., (2007), Political Philosophy: Essential Selections, New Delhi, Pearson Education
  • Boucher, D.,& Kelly, P., (2003), Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present,, London,Oxford University Press
  • Jones, W.T.,( 1963), Masters of Political Thought, (Vols.2 & 3), London, George Harrap & Co

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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