Western Political Philosophy

Document Overview

• Title: Western Political Philosophy
• Source: Scribd Document
• Uploaded by: Kashish Saxena
• Number of Pages: 146

Introduction

• This document serves as a syllabus for undergraduate courses in Political Science at the University of Delhi, specifically for Semester-IV Generic Elective (GE).

Syllabus Outline

UNIT I: Classical Political Philosophy

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

UNIT II: Renaissance and Modern Political Philosophy

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

Educational Objectives

• Introduction to major political philosophers and their contributions.
• Understanding the evolution of political thought from classical to modern times.

Authors and Contributors

• Editorial Board: Dr. Shakti Pradayani Rout
• Content Writers: Dr. Nishant Kumar, Dr. Mangal Deo Singh, Sheshmanee Sahu
• Academic Coordinator: Mr. Deekshant Awasthi
• Published by: Department of Distance and Continuing Education, University of Delhi

Contact Information

• Email for Feedback: [email protected]
• Printed by: School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

Conclusion

• The material covers essential topics in Western political philosophy aimed at providing a foundational understanding for students in political science.