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Indian Political Thinkers-I [1]

Paper Code: 
24POL122
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will make learner aware of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective and understand existing, contemporary and emerging trends in Politics with reference to how thinkers viewed them in the context of their times

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Manu

Manu: Ideological foundation, Central theme and content of Manusmriti, the state, Saptanga theory, territorial administration, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Kautilya and Shukra

Kautilya: Arthshashtra, theory of state, saptang theory, administrative organization, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations, war contribution.

Shukra: Shukraniti, social order, state, Saptanga theory, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.

 

Unit III: 
Ram Mohan Roy &Vivekanand

Ram Mohan Roy: Religious views, religio-social reforms, education, economic ideas, and Political ideas.

Vivekanand: Religious ideas, social ideas, political ideas, socialism, education.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Gokhale and Tilak

Gopal Krishna Gokhle: Influences on Gokhle, faith in constitutional methods, spiritualization of politics, moderate views about British rule, local self-government, legislative and administrative reforms, Hindu- Muslim unity, communal representation.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Tilak as an extremist, attitude towards Congress, radical political activities, Home Rule campaign, spiritual nationalism and revivalism, education, political independence and social reforms.  

 

Unit V: 
Syed Ahmed Khan & Naoroji

Syed Ahmed Khan: Political ideas, secularism, social and educational reforms for Muslims.

Dadabhai Naoroji: Economic Drain Theory, Role in National movement.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Verma ,V.P,(2020), Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought (Vol.I), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
  • Verma,V.P.,,( 2020), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
  • Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson
  • 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

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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

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25 [2]

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