A History Of Political Thought: Plato To Marx" By Subrata Mukherjee And Sushila Ramaswamy

About the Book

A History of Political Thought: Plato to Marx is one of the most authoritative and comprehensive books on the evolution of Western political thought. It traces the development of political ideas from Ancient Greece to Karl Marx, explaining each thinker's historical context, major concepts, contributions, and critical evaluation. The second edition also includes additional coverage of Mary Wollstonecraft, Immanuel Kant, and an appendix on John Rawls.

Major Thinkers Covered

• Plato
• Aristotle
• Niccolò Machiavelli
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Edmund Burke
• Jeremy Bentham
• J.S. Mill
• Mary Wollstonecraft
• Immanuel Kant
• G.W.F. Hegel
• Karl Marx
• John Rawls (Appendix)

Key Features

• Comprehensive historical analysis of Western political thought.
• Explains the social, political, and philosophical background of each thinker.
• Includes critical interpretations and contemporary relevance.
• Extensive references and bibliography for advanced study.
• Suitable for both academic learning and competitive examinations.

Best Suited For

• UPSC Civil Services (Political Science & International Relations Optional)
• UGC NET Political Science
• CUET PG Political Science
• MA Political Science
• State PSC examinations
• University undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Strengths

• In-depth and academically rigorous.
• Strong analytical treatment of political thinkers.
• Excellent for answer writing and conceptual clarity.
• Widely recommended in Political Science departments and for UPSC PSIR Optional.