Synopsis Political Philosophy-East and west gives an overview of some major political conceptions of both India and West. It seeks to trace the political ideas developed in India from classical period to recent past, focusing primarily on the thoughts of Sri Aurobindo and Gandhi. On the Western side, the book seeks to recapitulate the political philosophies of Hegal and Marx, their two different approaches to State.The book aims to acquaint those interested in Social and Political Philosophy with the ideas of these four leading thinkers of all times.