In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Understanding Modern Indian Political Thought” from “DSC 14: Modern Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1. Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought Definition and Scope Modern Indian Political Thought includes ideas and beliefs that developed in India during the 19th […]
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In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Possessive Individualism” from “DSC 13: Western Political Philosophy – I” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Part I: Hobbes 1. Human Nature Hobbes’s thoughts on human nature are important to his political ideas, especially in his well-known book Leviathan (1651). He views human
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In this post, notes of “Unit 3: Interlude – Machiavelli” from “DSC 13: Western Political Philosophy – I” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1. Introduction to Machiavelli Life and Context: Renaissance Italy Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) lived in Italy during the Renaissance, a time when the country was divided into
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In this post, notes of “Unit 2: Antiquity: Plato, Aristotle” from “DSC 13: Western Political Philosophy – I” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. ### **Unit 2: Antiquity** Part I: Plato 1. Philosophy and Politics Plato believed that philosophy and politics are closely connected. He thought that the best ruler
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In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Text and Interpretation” from “DSC 13: Western Political Philosophy – I” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1. Introduction to Political Philosophy What is Political Philosophy? Political Philosophy is the study of government, laws, justice, freedom, and rights. It tries to understand how
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In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Global Social Movements” from “DSC 12: Global Politics” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 2. Introduction to Global Social Movements What are Global Social Movements? Global social movements are groups of people working together to create social, political, and economic change. These movements
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In this post, notes of “Unit 3: Contemporary Global Issues” from “DSC 12: Global Politics” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Overview of Global Issues Today Why We Need to Study These Issues Ecological Issues: Climate Change and Environmental Agreements What is Climate Change? Causes and Effects of Climate Change
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In this post, notes of “Unit 2: Changing Nature of Global Politics” from “DSC 12: Global Politics” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 2. Introduction Overview of Changes in Global Politics Global politics has changed a lot over time, influenced by economic, technological, and ideological shifts. The old ways of
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In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Locating Global Politics” from “DSC 12: Global Politics” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Learning Goals for “Locating Global Politics” Introduction What is Global Politics? Global politics is about how countries and other groups interact and share power across borders. It includes: Unlike
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In this post, notes of “Unit 7: Party System” from “DSC 11: Concepts in Comparative Political Analysis” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1. Introduction to Party Systems What is a Party System? A party system is how political parties compete and work together in a political area. It shows
