The Ideas in Indian Political Thought course teaches students about important political ideas that have influenced India’s politics. It looks at the thoughts of key figures like Gandhi, Tagore, Ambedkar, and Nehru, focusing on their beliefs about justice, democracy, equality, and freedom. The course also examines how these ideas helped shape India’s constitution and political culture.
This elective is great for students from different fields who want to learn about the development of political ideas in India.
origin and context of integral humanism as a political philosophy:- Integral humanism is a political and philosophical concept that has its roots in the works of Deendayal Upadhyaya, an Indian political philosopher, economist, and one of the key leaders of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which later evolved into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. […]
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What is Savarkar’s concept of Hindutva and how does it differ from the conventional notion of Hinduism? Veer Savarkar’s concept of Hindutva is multifaceted, encompassing cultural, political, and nationalistic dimensions. It was articulated in his 1923 pamphlet titled “Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?” In this work, Savarkar sought to define the Hindu identity in a
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What is Ambedkar’s concept of nyaya (justice) and how does it relate to his critique of the caste system and untouchability? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a key architect of the Indian Constitution and a prominent social reformer, had a profound impact on the understanding of justice, particularly in the context of the caste system and untouchability
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Unveiling Gandhi’s Perspective: Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj What is Swaraj according to Gandhi: Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj goes beyond the conventional notion of political independence and encompasses a broader and deeper understanding of self-rule. Swaraj, in the context of Gandhi’s philosophy, can be understood in several dimensions: 1. Self-rule at the Individual Level: 2.
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Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was an important Hindu monk and spiritual leader in India. He helped share Indian ideas about Vedanta and Yoga with the West, especially known for his speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893. This made him a global representative of Hinduism and Indian spirituality. Born Narendranath Datta
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Tarabai Shinde (1850–1918) was an Indian social reformer and a pioneer in the field of feminist literature during the late 19th century. She is best known for her groundbreaking work, “Stri Purush Tulana” (A Comparison Between Women and Men), which was published in 1882. This text is considered one of the earliest feminist writings in
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In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Dharma and Danda kautilya” from “GE– : ideas in indian political thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Nature and Basis of dharma and danda in Kautilya’s political philosophy:- Kautilya’s political philosophy focuses on two important ideas: Dharma and Danda. These ideas help
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