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POLITICAL SCIENCE-II (POLITICAL THOUGHT) SUBJECT CODE: BLLB-202 AN INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT The study of any social science is impossible without an understanding of the historical evolution of the subject. Political thoughts are influenced by political events and historical circumstances. Political thought evaluating the social and economic circumstances in which the political institutions arose and maintained themselves. The political institutions and systems of political behavior which we observe todayaretheresultofevolutionofcenturies. The best political philosophers have always been well aware of the existing realities; they have given intense and systematic study to the needsandcapabilitiesofmanandsociety. WHAT IS POLITICAL THOUGHT? Philosophers, sages and intellectuals since ancient times have been reflecting on the problems of the universe including those of human life and society. The observations of distinguished thinkers and philosophers regarding thepolitical aspect of our social life largely constitute political thought. It comprehends most of the characteristics of social thought, namely their views on human nature, human predicament, human ingenuity andthepossiblewaytohumanemancipationandhumanprogress. PLATO (427-347 B.C.) Plato has been generally regarded as the founder of philosophical idealism by virtue of his conviction that there is a universal idea in the worldofeternalreality beyondtheworldofthesenses. Plato was born in May 427BC in Athens in distinguished aristocratic family. Plato’s real name was Aristocles which meant the ‘best and renowned.’ Hewasgiventhe nickname Plato because of his strong body with broad shoulders. He interested to be a great soldier and excellent sports man. But instead of following these, he was fascinated by the philosophy of his mentor Socrates. AlmostallweknowaboutSocratesisfromPlato’swritings.
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