Jayaprakash Narayan (JP), a respected Indian leader and social reformer, called for the Total Revolution (Sampoorna Kranti) in the early 1970s. This was his last major political effort. JP aimed to transform India by promoting democracy, equality, and people’s participation at all levels. He was inspired by Vinoba Bhave’s vision of comprehensive social change. JP […]
Satyagraha is the heart and soul of Gandhism. It was one of the major contributions of his political philosophy. It played a crucial role in shaping India’s freedom struggle and gave a new direction to political resistance. Gandhi used it as a disciplined way of fighting injustice, where moral strength became more powerful than physical
Hind Swaraj, or Indian Home Rule or Self-Rule, is a book written by Gandhiji in 1909. In this book, he expressed his view on Swaraj, modern civilization, etc. He wrote this book in his native language, Gujarati, in which he gives a proper diagnosis for the problems of humanity in modern times, their causes, and
Italian political thinker Niccolò Machiavelli introduced an important idea in political philosophy called the double standard of morality. He lived during the Renaissance period and is known for his famous book The Prince, written in 1513. Machiavelli argued that political leaders, like kings or rulers, should follow a different set of moral rules from ordinary
Rousseau’s “Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men,” written in 1755 and also known as the Second Discourse, stands as one of the most revolutionary philosophical works of the 18th century. In this groundbreaking text, Jean-Jacques Rousseau asked a fundamental question that would reshape political thought: How did inequality begin in human
The traditional approach is one of the oldest ways to study comparative politics. It focuses on how political institutions work in theory, based on law, history, and philosophy. Scholars used this method to understand the structure of governments and their legal systems. This approach studies what political systems ought to be, not just what they
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The evolution of comparative politics has been a fascinating journey. It has been shaped by influential philosophers and transformative revolutions. From Aristotle’s early comparisons of political systems in ancient Greece to the significant shifts of the 20th century, the field has continuously evolved to match the changing political climate. Key revolutions, like the Behavioural Revolution
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Comparative politics is a key part of political science that helps us understand how countries and regions arrange their politics. It’s the systematic study and comparison of political structures, systems, and practices across different countries and periods. The roots of this field go back to ancient Greece where Aristotle, the father of political science, was
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