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POST GRADUATE TEACHING
DEPARTMENT OF
DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR THOUGHT
( Est. 1988 )
Post Graduate Department of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Thought
has been established, for teaching and deep research in Dr.
Ambedkar’s philosophy for the multidimensional development of
weaker section & nation. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was the
leader, who struggled for the ‘social independence’ of this
country for building up a strong nation. His thought has the
multiple aspects, which constitutes the thought for liberty,
equality, fraternity, justice and the science oriented
humanism for the entire humanistic, social, cultural, economic
& scientific development. Considering all these issues,
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University has started
this unique and solitary Post Graduate Teaching Department in
Dr. Ambedkar Thought since 1988. The Department has M.A.
degree in Ambedkar Thought. Subjects, which are taught in the
department, explains itself as the multi-disciplinary approach
and the supreme importance of the thought, viz. Social
Thought, Educational Thought, Political Thought, Dr.
Ambedkar’s impact on Marathi Literature, Economic Thought,
Religious Thought, Constitutionalism and Indian Constitution,
& Historical Thought. Dissertation is also introduced as an
optional paper for motivating to the students in the direction
of scientific research. Department has started M.Phil in
Ambedkar thought from the academic session 2006-2007. This
subject is also introduced at undergraduate level. Many
students are conducting research on Dr. Ambedkar Thought. The
Department has an independent building which has been named as
– Ambedkar Janmshatabdi Bhavan R.T.M.Nagpur University, near
the university Library, Ambazari Road, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. It
was inaugurated by then Governer of Maharashtra, on 6 November
1996. The built up area of this Bhavan is 431.77 Sq. m.
Salient features of the Department
The department is unique in many senses in respect of
following features.
1. This teaching department is solitary, which is devoted to
the development of the philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
2. The department develops the multi-disciplinary approach of
thinking for getting the solutions of social problems. This is
a modern approach, which is adopted by the humanity sciences
in diagnostic and clinical research.
3. The department organizes various seminars & workshops for
the above-mentioned cause, where various well-known thinkers
and intellectuals participate with their research papers.
4. The department is devoted to the multi-dimensional
development of the students. It organizes various tours for
fieldwork. It also organizes a visit-cum-study tour for
historical places in every academic year for developing
historiography & empirical knowledge of history. Along with
it, department provides opportunity to the students for
participations in the various workshops, seminars and
intellectual discourses for development of their ‘verstehen’.
Courses – M.A. (Ambedkar Thought) - Intake Capacity –
M.A. I – 40 & M.A. II - 40
- M.Phil (Ambedkar Thought) - Intake Capacity - 10
- Ph.D. (Ambedkar Thought)
Syllabus
M.A. Part - I (Ambedkar Thought) Examination
PAPER – I SOCIAL THOUGHT
1. Development of Social Thought in India : Ancient
period, Medieval period and Modern period.
2. Social Stratification in India :
A) History of
Social Stratification.
B) Varna and Caste
System.
3. Theory of Caste :
A) Theory of Origin
of Caste.
B) Structure of
Caste.
C) Caste - Class
Theory.
D) Eradication of
Caste System.
4. Theory of Untouchability :
A) Origin and
Nature of Untouchability.
B) Theory of Broken
Men.
C) Eradication of
Untouchability.
5. Conversion to Buddhism and Its Impact :
A) Reasons of
Conversion.
B) Grounds for
Embracing Buddhism.
C) Consequences of
Conversion.
6. Social Problems :
A) Status of Women.
B) Problems of
Minority.
C) Prostitution.
D) Alcoholism.
E) Caste –
Conflict.
F) National
Integration.
7. Dynamics of Social Change :
A) Concept of
Social Change.
B) Social Mobility
and Ambedkarite Movement.
C) Social
Revoluation.
PAPER – II EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT
1. Meaning and Historical Stages of Education :
a) Meaning and Objectives of
Education.
b) Importance of Education.
2. History of Education in India :
a) Education System in Vedic
Period - Curriculum and objectives of Vedic education,
effects of Vedic education on social life, Dr. Ambedkar’s
views on Vedic Education.
b) Education in Buddhist
Period - Curriculum and objectives of Buddhist education,
education and social change in Buddhist period, effects of
Buddhist education on social life ; Buddhist Universities –
Takshsheela, Nalanda, Vikramsheela & Nagarjun University,
Comperative study of Buddhist and Vedic education.
c) Education in Muslim
Period - Effect of Muslim education on Indian Society.
d) Education in British
Period - Effect of British education on Indian Society.
3. Educational Theories in the Context of Dr. Ambedkar’s
Thought :
a) Idealism in Education.
b) Pragmatism in Education.
c) Naturalism in Education.
4. Dr. Ambedkar on Education :
a) Primary, Secondary and
Higher Education.
b) Technical and Vocational
Education.
c) Education of Backward
Classes.
d) Women’s Education.
e) Cultural Education & Moral
Education.
f) Dr. Ambedkar’s
Critique on the Indian Educational System.
g) Dr. Ambedkar’s Massage for
Students & Teachers.
5. Educational Thought and Work:
a) Educational Work of Dr. Ambedkar.
b) Educational Thought and Work of Jyotirao Phuley.
c) Educational Thought and Work of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj.
PAPER – III POLITICAL THOUGHTS
1. Ideological
Foundations of Dr. Ambedkar’s Political Philosophy.
2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Views
on Nature of Government and Its Sphere of Action.
3. Dr. Ambedkar on Party
System, Parliamentary Democracy and Human Rights.
4. Dr. Ambedkar on Nation
and Nationalism.
5. Dr. Ambedkar on Law
and Social Change.
6. Dr. Ambedkar on
Socialism.
7. Dr. Ambedkar on
Foreign Policy.
8. Gandhi and Ambedkar on
Eradication of Untouchability and Communal Representation.
9. Conditions for Success
of Democracy.
10. Political Legacy of Dr. Ambedkar.
PAPER – IV DR. AMBEDKAR ON LITERATURE
1. Dr. Ambedkar on Literature: Dr. Ambedkar’s Critique of
Literature:
a)
Ancient Literature : i) Vedic Literature ii) Pali Tipitaka.
b)
Medieval Saint : Kabir, Rohidas, Tukaram,
c)
Views on the Role of Literature in Social Life.
2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Literature : Salient Features of His
Writings –
a) Essayist : i) Annihilation of Caste.
ii) Buddha or Karl Mark.
iii) Rise and Down fall of Hindu Women.
iv) Ranade, Gandhi and Jinnah.
b) Journalist : Editorial and Other Writings in
Bahishkrut Bharat and Janata.
c) Personal Correspondence : Letters Written by Dr.
Ambedkar.
3. Dr. Ambedkar on Literature as source of history :
Analysis of the literary work by Dr. Ambedkar writing a view
to throw light on the historical traditions with special
reference to the following :
d) Revolution and Counter – Revolution in Indian History.
e) Riddles in Hinduism.
3. Impact of Dr. Ambedkar on Modern Literature :
a) Ambedkarite literature in Marathi : Antecedents -
Phule, Shivram Janba Kamble, Gopalbaba Walangkar, Annabhau
Sathe.
b) Ambedkarite Poetry: Various trends.
c) Ambedkarite Autobiograpies : Their Contribution to
Marathi Literature.
d) Ambedkarite Theatre : Continuity and Change.
e) Ambedkarite Short Story : Features.
f) Ambedkarite literature in Other Indian Languages.
(Translations available in Marathi, Hindi and English).
(N.B.:- Emphasis is expected to be on the literary aspects and
trends).
M.A. Part-II (Ambedkar Thought) Examination
PAPER – I
ECONOMIC THOUGHT
1. Critical Analysis of Economic Structure of Indian
Society by Dr. Ambedkar : Economics of Caste, Economics of
Untouchability, Economic conditions of the downtrodden in
Indian society, Buddhism and Economic life.
2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Researches in Economics : Problems of
Currency and Taxation :
3. Dr. Ambedkar’s Contribution to Economics : Concept
of State Socialism, Mahar Watan, Economic Concept of Directive
Principles, Poverty, Unemployment, Population Problem and
Family Planning, Bounded Labour, Slavery, Planning,
Nationalisation, Land Reform, Water Management and Rural
Development.
4. Dr. Ambedkar’s Economic Thought : Capitalism,
Marxism, Gandhism. Critical analysis of Dr. Ambedkar’s
Economic Thought and its relevance today.
PAPER – II
RELIGIOUS THOUGHT
1. Background of Dr. Ambedkar’s Religious Thought :
Vedic Religion and its Social Implications.
a) Dr. Ambedkar on Religion : Distinction between
Dharma and Dhamma, Saddharma and Adharma, Buddha and his
Dhamma, Buddhism accepted and discarded by Dr. Ambedkar.
b) Dr. Ambedkar on :
i) Religion
and Society.
Ii) Religion and
Science.
iii) Religion and
Women.
iv) Religion and
Humanity.
v) Religion
and Class, Varna Caste & Untouchability.
2. Dr. Ambedkar on Anatmavad, Pratityasamutpada, Renouncement
(Grihatyaga), Arya-Satya, Astangik Marg, Anishwaravada,
Kamma-Siddhant, Ethics and Spiritual Values, The Decline of
Buddhism.
3. Dr. Ambedkar on other religion and thinkers, Sikhism and
Islam, Kabir, Tukaram, Phule, Gandhi and Marx.
PAPER – III
CONSTITUTIONALISM AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION
1. Constitutionalism : Meaning, Scope, Importance,
Objectives of constitution in Indian context and Nature of the
Indian constitution.
2. Dr. Ambedkar’s Memorandum to the constituent Assembly on
behalf of Scheduled Castes Federation.
3. Dr. Ambedkar’s Views on the Constitutional Framework of
Democracy :
a) Elections and Parliamentary Democracy.
b) Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Human Rights.
c) Separation of Power.
d) Emergency Provisions to Safeguard Democracy.
4. Dr. Ambedkar’s Views on Secularism in the Indian Context.
5. Dr. Ambedkar on Reorganization of States and Federal System
in India.
6. Dr. Ambedkar’s Views on Hindu Code Bill, Common Civil Code
and The Judicial System in India.
7. Dr. Ambedkar on the Safeguard for Minorities and Weaker
Sections in India.
8. Dr. Ambedkar’s views on Reservation to SCs / STs and other
Backward Classes under Indian constitution.
9. Dr. Ambedkar’s Criticism on the Contents and Working of
Indian Constitution.
PAPER – IV
The students are required to choose any one of the following
paper or dissertation for paper – IV. For eligibility to offer
dissertation, students are required to score minimum 48% marks
in M.A. I (Ambedkar Thought) Examination.
A) Dr. Ambedkar on Historicism.
OR
B) Dissertation
A) Dr. Ambedkar on Historicism
1. Dr. Ambedkar on Historicism: Sources, Importance and
Philosophy of History, His Approach towards Indian History.
a) Ancient period :
Revolution and Counter-Revaluation in Ancient Indian History,
Slavery.
b) Medieval period.
c) Modern period.
2. Dr. Ambedkar on the British Regime: His memorandum
and suggestions before various commissions, i.e. Southborough
Commission, Simon commission, Cripps Mission, Cabinet Mission
etc.
3. Dr. Ambedkar’s response to National Problems: Poona
Pact, Thought on Pakistan, Nizam State, Kashmir Problem, Indo
China Pact – 1954, Buffer State, Linguistic States.
4. Ambedkarite Historical Method: Characteristics of
Ambedkarite Historical Method, Dr. Ambedkar as Historian.
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Head of the Department |
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Faculty Profile
Name : DR. PRADEEP NAGORAO AGLAVE
Academic Qualification : M.A. (Soc; Eco; Ambedkar
Thought) M.Phil; LL.B; Ph.D; PGTD.
Present Post : Reader (Des.) & Head Deptt. of Ambedkar
Thought,
R.T.M. Nagpur University, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur-440010.
Teaching Experience : 21 Years, Graduate &
Post-Graduate teaching Experience
in Sociology & Ambedkar Thought.
Research Experience : Ph.D. Supervisor : 5 candidates
have been awarded Ph.D.,
2 candidate submitted Ph.D thesis & 10 students are doing
Ph.D.
Area of Research : Dr. Ambedkar Thought & Sociology
Publication :
(A) Books : 1. Sulabha Samajshastra (1994)
2. Bhartiya Samajachi Rupresha (1995)
3. Pashchatya Ani Bhartiya Samajshastrandya (1995)
4. Samajshastriy Sankalpana, First Ed-1996, Second Ed-1999
5. Adhunik Bhartatil Samsya (1997)
6. Samajik Manavshastra (1998)
7. Samajshastriya Sankalpana Ani Sidhant (1999)
8. Samajshastra – MPSC, NET, SET (1999)
9. Sanshodhan Paddtilshastra Ani Tantre (2000)
10. Samajshastrandya Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2001)
11. Samajshastra (2002)
12. Gramin Ani Nagari Samajshastra (2002)
13. Bhartiya Samaj: Saurachana Ani Samashya (2003)
14. Adivasi Samajache Samajsharstra (2004)
15. Samajshastrandya Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar – Hindi (2005)
16. Samajshastra (2006)
(B) Articles : Near about 500 Articles published in
different news papers,
magazines and soveniours.
Awards : 1. Best Short Story Award of ‘Swapna’ Diwali
Magazine, Sangali, 1980
2. Lokmats Best Writing Award (first prize) 1989-90
3. Dr. T.V. Gedam Award, Nagpur University, 1995
4. Best Book Writer Award of Marathi Samjshastra Parishad,
1997
5. Dr. M.V. Mirashi Award of Vidharbha Sahitya Sangh, 2001
6. Best Writer Award, Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Pune, 2001
7. Gaurav Vritti Lekhan Purskar – 2006, Dr. Ambedkar Research
Centre, Aurangabad.
Research Activity/Specialization
Academic Area of the Department:
The department is unique in nature, i.e. the teaching and
research in the philosophy of Dr. Ambedkar. It works in the
following field.
1. Multi-disciplinary character of the philosophy of Dr.
Ambedkar, which intervenes various humanity sciences within
it. The Department develops a multi-disciplinary approach in
the academic & research field.
2. The entire philosophy of Dr. Ambedkar functioning toward
the direction of the development of weaker sections for
building up a nation where unity, integrity, equality,
justice, fraternity, liberty & secularism will be the
predominant values. As a department of Dr. Ambedkar Thought it
leads to those researches and projects that work in the
direction to achieve these constitutional values, viz.
research projects on economic, social, religious, educational,
political & other genuine problems of nation in general and of
weaker section, in particular.
3. The department organizes tours for research fieldworks and
provides the opportunity to students for empirical research,
which develop curious & research-orientated mind.
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According to Ordinance No. 36 provided thirteenth, those
persons holding any degree of any Faculty of the University
shall be eligible for admission M.A. Part-I in Dr. Ambedkar
Thought.
Provided further that the students can be allowed to take this
examination of M.A. in Ambedkar Thought privately and the