What is Political Theory and Why Do We Need It?  (English, Paperback, Bhargava Rajeev)

What is Political Theory and Why Do We Need It? examines the basic ideas of political theory and discusses Rajeev Bhargava’s views on the popular practices associated with the field.

Summary of the Book

In India, Political Theory is largely considered to be an esoteric subject, unimportant to the masses or to their problems. In this book, the author discusses how political theory is very important to the burning issues prevalent in our country. He discusses the practises which have originated due to political theory and its study, and he explains how they have helped our country. He looks into the concepts of secularism, multiculturalism and socialism and what they mean for the country as a whole. He debates how ideas which have little basis in analytical study are having drastic effects on laymen who follow these ideas without question. He explores high priority issues, examining individualism, ethnocentrism, teleology, social ontology, and the object-like presence of social meanings to help readers understand the true importance of political theory and its place in this world.

About Rajeev Bhargava

Rajeev Bhargava is an Indian political theorist and the former professor of Political Theory at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. He is known for his works on political theory, multiculturalism, identity politics and secularism.

Dr. Bhargava graduated from the University of Delhi. He completed his M.Phil. and D.Phil. from Oxford University. He has also written Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution, The Promise of India's Secular Democracy and Secular States and Religious Diversity.