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Exploring Western Political Philosophy: An Overview

May 17, 2025

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

Document Information

  • Uploaded by: Kashish Saxena X-A
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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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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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