The objectives of this course are to introduces a wide span of thinkers and themes that defines the modernity of Indian political thought. The objective is to study general themes that have been produced by thinkers from varied social and temporal contexts. This course 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 (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO79: determine the nature, methods and significance of Indian political thought. CO80: develop understanding of the various strands of thoughts with Indian perspective. CO81: evaluate the political and social solutions suggested by various thinkers, to the problems of India as a nation CO82: Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles on which the Indian national movement was fought. CO83: examine the concepts and theories of indian political thought to contemporary political issues and challenges faced by Indian society CO84: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 |
Rammohan Roy: Religious Views, Education, Social Reforms, Economic Ideas, Political ideas, Women empowerment
Vivekananda: Religious ideas, social ideas, political ideas, socialism, education, Vedanta Philosophy
Gopal Krishna Gokhale: Influences on Gokhale, 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
Ram Manohar Lohia: Chaukhamba Rajya, liberty, equality and democracy, concept of federalism, confederation of India and Pakistan, Non alignment, language problem, attitude towards Marxism.
J.P. Narayan: Views on Nationalism, Socialism, Sarvodaya, Total Revolution, reconstruction of Indian polity, Qualities of a true democrat, parliamentary democracy, party less democracy
Ambedkar: Social Justice and Reforms, Untouchability, Political ideas, Role in Constitution making
Tagore: Critique of Nationalism, Theory of rights, Freedom, Philosophy of Eastern and western civilization
Nehru: Secularism Democratic Socialism, Nationalism and Internationalism, Non Alignment and Panchsheel.
M.K. Gandhi: Social philosophy- Untouchability, Ashram system, position of women, religion, political ideas- truth, nonviolence, Satyagraha movement, Concept of Ramrajya and Economic ideas- khadi, swadeshi, bread labour, economic trusteeship. Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in contemporary world
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2017), Indian Political Thought,Delhi,Pearson
Ø Roy,H.,Singh,M.P.(2011), Indian Political Thought- Themes and Thinkers (ed.) Delhi,Pearson
Ø Pandey, U.S (2011),Indian Political Thought,Delhi, D.P.S.Publishing house
Ø Manav,S,(2012), Introduction to Indian Political Thought,Delhi, Raj Publications
Ø Gauba,O. P.,(2016), Indian Political Thought,New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
Ø Padhy,K.S. ,(2014), Indian Political Thought, Delhi, OHI Learning Pvt Ltd
Ø Verma,V.P.,,( 2017), Modern Indian Political Thought (Vol.II), Agra,Laxmi Narayan Agarwal
Ø Bhagwan,V., (2002), Indian Political Thinkers, Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons,
Ø Mehta V.R, (2008), Foundations of Indian Political Thought, New Delhi, Manohar Publishers.
Ø Pruthi,R.K. & Chaturvedi, A., (2009), Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, New Delhi, Commonwealth Publishers
Ø Verma, S.L ,(2004), Representative Indian Political Thinkers, Jaipur,Daulat Chand Jain
Ø Appadorai,A.(1996 ), Indian Political Thinking in the Twentieth Century, London OUP
Ø Bali,D.R ,(1980), Modern Indian Thought, New Delhi,Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Ø Ray ,B.N. (1998),Tradition and Innovation in Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Ajanta
Ø Brown ,D.M (ed),(1982), The White Umbrella: Indian Political Thought from Manu to Gandhiji, Bombay, Jaico,
Ø Saletore,B.A ,(1963), Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions,Mumbai, Asia
Links:
[1] https://politicalscience.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/modern-indian-political-thought
[2] https://politicalscience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-26