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.