MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Role of Muslims in Anti-Imperialist Movement in Colonial India The anti-imperialist movement in colonial India was a broad struggle that included people from diverse religious, social, and economic backgrounds. While the movement was often led by figures from the Indian National Congress, Muslim leaders and communities played a crucial role in resisting British rule. Muslim […]
Swami Vivekananda on Nationalism Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was a prominent Indian monk, philosopher, and key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies to the Western world. His views on nationalism were deeply intertwined with his spiritual and cultural beliefs, emphasizing a harmonious blend of national pride and universal spirituality. Vivekananda’s conception of nationalism was not
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891–1956) was a towering intellectual, social reformer, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. One of his most remarkable contributions lay in his analysis of the Hindu caste system and his call for its annihilation. Born into an “untouchable” community, Ambedkar faced caste-based discrimination firsthand. His experiences shaped his determination to
Discuss Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s views on caste system and its annihilation. Read More »
M.S. Golwalkar (1906–1973) was a key figure in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization in India. Golwalkar wrote several books and delivered many speeches on what he believed to be the essence of Hindu identity, society, and culture. He spoke about Hindutva, which is often translated as “Hindu-ness” or the cultural essence
Examine M.S. Golwalkar’s views on negative and positive Hindutva. Read More »
Nationalism in India did not suddenly appear with the Indian National Congress in the late 19th century. Its roots can be traced back to various social, cultural, and political changes during the early 19th century. During this period, India was under the control of the British East India Company, which gradually established its power after
Examine the arrival of nationalism in early 19th century India. Read More »
Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950) was a key figure in India’s freedom struggle, known for his intellectual, nationalist, and spiritual contributions. In the early stages of his political life, he was actively involved in criticizing the “moderate” faction of the Indian National Congress. These moderates believed in petitioning the British rulers for gradual reforms and argued that
Examine Sri Aurobindo’s critique of political moderates in Indian National Movements. Read More »
In pre-modern India, religion and polity were deeply intertwined. Religious traditions often shaped political ideas, and rulers frequently used religious symbols and values to gain legitimacy. By “pre-modern,” we usually refer to the period before the major influences of colonialism and modern western ideas—roughly up to the 18th century. During this time, various dynasties, empires,
(a): Marx’s Historical Materialism Karl Marx (1818–1883) was a German philosopher, economist, and social theorist whose ideas have had a huge impact on politics, economics, and society. One of his most important contributions is Historical Materialism. This concept explains how human history is shaped by material or economic conditions. To keep it simple, Marx believed
(a): Plato’s Methodology Plato (427–347 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Socrates, and the teacher of Aristotle. He is famous for founding the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest known institutions of higher learning in the Western world. Plato’s work covers many areas—ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. However, one of his
(a): Immanuel Kant’s Transcendental–Idealist View of Human Nature Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) was a German philosopher whose ideas transformed modern philosophy, particularly in the areas of ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics. One of his most notable contributions was his transcendental idealism, which examines how human knowledge and experiences are formed. Although Kant is best known for his
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