BA Hons Political Science (3rd Year) – Modern Political Philosophy & Indian Political Thought

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This comprehensive textbook for BA Hons Political Science (3rd Year) critically examines Modern Western Political Philosophy from Hobbes to Marx, alongside classical and contemporary Indian Political Thought from Manu to Ambedkar. Aligned with UGC-NEP guidelines, it bridges theoretical concepts with contemporary political debates through comparative analysis and primary text excerpts.

“Dialogues Across Civilizations: Modern Western & Indian Political Thought in Conversation”

Core Features:
✔ Dual Framework Approach:

  • Western Tradition: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx (with focus on Social Contract, Property Rights, Revolution)

  • Indian Tradition: Arthashastra, Bhakti Movement, Gandhi’s Sarvodaya, Ambedkar’s Constitutionalism

✔ Comparative Analysis Modules:

  • “Hobbes’ Leviathan vs Kautilya’s Rajmandala”

  • “Marx’s Class Struggle and Gandhi’s Trusteeship”

  • “Rawls’ Justice and Ambedkar’s Social Justice”

✔ NEP 2020 Aligned Pedagogy:

  • Primary text excerpts (with Hindi/English translations)

  • Concept maps of philosophical lineages

  • Debate prompts on contemporary relevance (e.g., “Can Rousseau’s General Will inform Panchayati Raj?”)

📝 Skill Development:

  • “Philosophy in Headlines” exercises connecting theory to current affairs

  • Model answers for 20-mark essay questions

  • Glossary of 150+ political terms (bilingual)

Special Sections:
• Critical Edition: Annotated texts of key documents (Hind Swaraj, Communist Manifesto excerpts)
• Visual Timelines: Parallel development of Western/Indian thought (1600-2000)
• Ethical Dilemmas: Case studies applying theories to real policy challenges

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