Attitudinal Change

  The effects of attitudes on behaviors is a growing research enterprise within psychology. Icek Ajzen has led research and helped develop two prominent theoretical approaches within this field: the theory of reasoned action and, its theoretical descendant, the theory of planned behavior. Both theories help explain the link between Attitude and behavior as a … Read more

Concept Of Public Service (1)

 Concept Of Public Service Public service is a service which is provided by government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of Services. The term is associated with a social consensus (usually expressed through democratic Elections) that certain services should be available to all, … Read more

Nature and scope of philosophy and religion

Nature and scope of philosophy and religion Philosophy:Nature and scope The word ‘philosophy’ is derived from two Greek words philos and sophia. Philos stands for love and sophia for wisdom. It stood for serious cultivation of the intellect and understanding. It was a searching inquiry into the deeper values of life. But simply stating that … Read more

Political Parties and Electoral Behaviour

[su_heading]Party Politics[/su_heading]   Political Parties are an established part of modern mass Democracy, and the conduct of Elections in India is largely dependent on the behaviour of political parties. Although many candidates for Indian elections are independent, the winning candidates for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections usually stand as members of political parties, and … Read more

Emergence of Religious Movements (Jainism, Buddhism and other sects)

Jainism Originated in India thousands of years ago and is thought to have heavily influenced the two other main belief systems of the region at that time: Buddhism. The religion centres on the progress of one’s soul towards a divine consciousness through self-reformation, wisdom and self-control and pacifism towards all living creatures. There are two … Read more

Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25 – 28)

Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25 – 28) Introduction The right to freedom of religion is a fundamental human right that is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This right is essential for the full development of the individual and for the promotion of tolerance and understanding between different religions and … Read more