Western Political Philosophy

Overview

• Document detailing Western Political Philosophy
• Includes classical to modern political philosophers
• Published by the Department of Distance and Continuing Education, University of Delhi

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• Pages: 146

Syllabus Overview

UNIT I: Classical Political Philosophy

• Plato (429-347 BC) - Pages 3-22
• Aristotle (385-322 BC) - Pages 23-46

UNIT II: Renaissance and Modern Political Philosophy

• Machiavelli (1469-1527 AD) - Pages 49-62
• Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) - Pages 63-78
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Pages 79-94
• John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) - Pages 95-112
• Karl Marx (1818-1883) - Pages 113-133

Key Figures in Western Political Philosophy

1. Plato

   • Acknowledged for his dialogues and the theory of forms
   • Emphasized the concept of the ideal state

2. Aristotle

   • Known as the father of political science
   • His work includes detailed analysis of various governments and ethics

3. Machiavelli

   • Best known for "The Prince"
   • Focused on realpolitik and pragmatic approaches to governance

4. Thomas Hobbes

   • Introduced the social contract theory in the context of human nature and governance

5. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

   • Known for his work on social contract theory and concepts of liberty

6. John Stuart Mill

   • Advocated for utilitarianism and individual liberties

7. Karl Marx

   • Critiqued capitalism and introduced class struggle as a driving force in history

Publishing Information

• 1st Edition: 2024
• Published by: University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007
• Printed by: School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

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• Academic Coordinator: Mr. Deekshant Awasthi

Additional Notes

• Corrections/modifications will be made in future editions based on feedback
• External Review Committee includes Dr. Sanjeev Kumar for validation of content

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