Mention the thought of various political thinker highlighted in this chapter.

The thought of political thinker are mentioned below:

(i)As far back as fifth century BC, Plato and Aristotle discussed with their students whether monarchy or democracy was better.

(ii)In modern times, Rousseau first argued for freedom as a fundamental right of humankind.

(iii)Karl Marx argued that equality was as crucial as freedom.

(iv)Closer home, Gandhi discussed the meaning of genuine freedom or swaraj in his book Hind Swaraj.

(v)Ambedkar vigorously argued that the scheduled castes must be considered a minority, and as such, must receive special protection.