MGP-004 Gandhi’s Political Thought

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Free Online Course: MGP-004 Gandhi’s Political Thought provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. MGP-004 Gandhi’s Political Thought is taught by Prof. D. Gopal.

Overview
  • The aim of this course is to facilitate students to participate creatively in all aspects of peace studies, peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies. Understanding Gandhian approach to peace from the interdisciplinary perspective and comprehend Gandhi’s views and perceptions on economic, social, political, environmental, and development, related issues. To provide opportunities to the learners for higher studies in the area of theoretical and applied Gandhian Studies, Peace, Conflict Management, and Social Regeneration.Course Credit - 4

Syllabus
  • BLOCK – I - GANDHI ON STATE AND NATIONUnit-1 - Introduction to Gandhian Political ThoughtUnit-2 - Gandhi’s Views on State and Citizenship (Ramrajya)Unit-3 - Gandhi’s Views on Democracy (Gramswaraj)Unit-4 - Gandhi’s Concept of Nationalism
    BLOCK-II - INDIVIDUAL AND THE STATE
    Unit-5 - Rights and DutiesUni-6 - Means and EndsUnit-7 - Liberty and EqualityUnit-8 - Power and Authority
    BLOCK-III - POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
    Unit-9 - Gandhi’s Views on Colonialism and ImperialismUnit-10 - Gandhi’s Views on Liberalism and ConstitutionalismUnit-11 - FascismUnit-12 - Gandhi’s Views on Socialism and Communism
    BLOCK-IV - PEACE BY PACIFIC MEANS
    Unit-13 - Gandhi on Structural ViolenceUnit-14 - Satyagraha as a Means of Conflict ResolutionUnit-15 - Gandhi on PacifismUnit-16 - World Order