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A precise, analytical and critical account of the fundamentals of political theory and the major concepts used in political analysis. This book offers an introduction to major political theories for the first learners of political science at the graduate level as well as those interested in building a strong groundwork of the subject. It cites Indian and global examples and discusses real-life applications of these theories to make the theories and concepts relatable and approachable. The book offers a compact overview of the concepts of state, society, civil society, justice, law, freedom, equality and others along with critical discussions on premier political ideologies of Marxism, Libera...
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From Plato to post-Second World War British and American political thinkers, this textbook covers the entire range of Western political thoughts. This book thoroughly discusses the historical background of the ideas of political thinkers. For each political philosopher, the author has described the philosophy in detail, followed by an unbiased evaluation at the end of the chapter.Western Political Thought will meet the needs of the students of political science, history, philosophy and sociology. It will appeal to the students who have no previous exposure to the subject as the chapters require no previous understanding of the thinkers and their works. It will also serve as a useful and steady companion for UGC NET and UPSC aspirants.Key Features: * Critical analysis of the philosophy of each of the thinkers in light of its applicability and effect on modern political tradition * Elaborate discussion of the history of the period that served as a background of the political ideas * Comprehensive study, based mostly on original texts rather than second references * Each chapter aided by self-test review questions to assess critical understanding of the topics
The book deals with expounding the nature of Reality as it is understood in contemporary times in Quantum Physics. It also explains the classical Indian theory of Śūnya in its diverse facets. Thereafter it undertakes comparison between the two which is an area of great topical interest. It is a cross-disciplinary study by erudite Indian and western scholars between traditional Indian knowledge system and contemporary researches in Physical sciences. It points out how the theory of ‘Śūnyatā has many seminal ideas and theories in common with contemporary Quantum Physics. The learned authors have tried to dissolve the “mysteries” of Quantum Physics and resolved its “weird paradoxes...
Offering an alternative exploration of the subject, ‘Marxism in Dark Times’ anchors its investigation of Marxism in the conceptual spheres of humanism, democracy and pluralism. Its essays question the stereotyped, positivist notion of the theory as practised by the exponents of official Marxism, highlight the legacy of the suppressed voices in the Marxist tradition, and provide new insights into reading Marxism in the twenty-first century—affording new perspectives on Antonio Gramsci, Rosa Luxemburg, Nikolai Bukharin, David Ryazanov and the Frankfurt School. They seek to review the phenomenon of ‘Perestroika,’ explore the new historiography on Comintern, and examine the relation between Marxism and postmodernism. With its wide-ranging provision of materials—some translated here into English from German and Russian for the first time—this collection offers a pioneering English assessment of some of the most debatable issues in contemporary Marxism.
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