Political Thought-II

Paper Code: 
POL 212
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper critically assesses the contribution of modern Indian political thinkers. It emphasizes on the distinctive contribution of Indian thinkers to political theorizing as well as in the making of modern India.

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

M.K. Gandhi (Social philosophy, Concept of Satya and Ahimsa, Concept of Ram rajya, and Eonomic ideas)

 

9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Jyoti Rao Phule (Social and Political philosophy)

B. R. Ambedkar (Social reforms, Political ideas, Role in constitution making)

 

9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

J.L. Nehru (Democratic Socialism, Nationalism and Internationalism, Non Alignment and Panchsheel)

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

M.N. Roy (Critique of Marx, Concept of New Humanism, Freedom & Demcracy)

Ram Manohar Lohiya

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Vinoba Bhave (Sarvodaya Movement- Bhoodan, Gramdan; New social & Political Order)

J.P. Narain (Views on Nationalism, Socialism, Sarvodaya, Total Revolutuion)

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Bhagwan,Vishnoo, (2002), Indian Political Thinkers,Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons
  • Padhy,KS , (2014), Indian Political Thought,Delhi, OHI Learning Pvt Ltd
  • Pruthi,R.K. & Chaturvedi, A., (2009), Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Delhi,Common wealthVerma,
  • S.L,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers, Jaipur,Daulat chand Jain, Jaipur
 

 

References: 
  • Adhi,Docto,(1997), Political Thinkers of Modern India, New Delhi, Mittal Publications
  • Bali,D.R., Modern Indian Thought,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
  • Brown,D.M (ed), (1970),The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji,Bombay,Jaico
  • Bhagwan,Vishnoo , (2002), Indian Political Thinkers, Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons
  • Gauba, OP,(2016), Indian Politcal Thought, New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
  • Karunakaran, K.P., (1996), Religion and Political Awakening in India, Meerut,Meenakshi Publications
  • Mehta,V.R., (1996), Foundations of Indian Political Thought,New Delhi, Manohar
  • Naravane,V.S..,(1964), Modern IndianT hought, Bombay, Asia Publications
  • Pantham, Thomas and Deutsch,K.L. (eds.),(1986), Political Thought in Modern India,New Delhi, Sage
  • Roy ,H., & Singh, M. P.,(2011), Indian Political Thought,Noida,Pearson India
  • Saraswati,C.M ,(1998), Indian Political Thinkers, Meerut ,Meenakshi prakashan
  • Verma,V.P ,(2017), Indian Political Thought (Vol. I.and II), Agra, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
  • Verma,V.P.,,( 2017), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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