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This document provides an introduction to the study of political science. It discusses how political science examines man's inherent political nature as described by Aristotle. It explores the field's scope, concerns, and different approaches. Key concepts in political theory like the state, sovereignty, liberty, equality, democracy, and rights will be addressed to understand their importance and how they inform political life. The overall goal is to enable students to think critically about political systems, questions, and events.

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1 Introduction To Political Science

This document provides an introduction to the study of political science. It discusses how political science examines man's inherent political nature as described by Aristotle. It explores the field's scope, concerns, and different approaches. Key concepts in political theory like the state, sovereignty, liberty, equality, democracy, and rights will be addressed to understand their importance and how they inform political life. The overall goal is to enable students to think critically about political systems, questions, and events.

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Introduction to Political Science

“Man is by nature a political animal.”


This oft quoted line from Aristotle’s
The Politics, holds as true today as
then
Relevant and imperative for our
understanding of contemporary
politics
Introduction to Political Science

“Man is by nature a rational animal.”


Ability to reason
Ability to reflect
Ability to communicate
Ability to distinguish between good and
evil
Ability to decide what is good and
desirable
Introduction to Political Science
Describe what the study of Political Science
entails and its scope
What is Political Science?
What is its scope or boundaries?
How did it evolve as a discipline?
What are its concerns?
What are the different approaches to its study?
What is Politics as practice?
Introduction to Political Science
 What are its many meanings?
How is it perceived?
What are its essential features?
Why is it inevitable?
What is its significance to members of any society?
Differing understanding, perceptions and ideas
Introduction to Political Science
To answer and address these questions
It will discuss basic normative concepts like liberty,
equality, democracy, rights and obligations– Political
Theory
Why are these important? Movement, development and
change - certain values/principles have inspired people
and guided policies
Introduction to Political Science
These are values that inform political life.
Raise questions about the need for ideals
Are these present/prevalent?
What to do for promoting and protecting
these?
Enshrine these in the constitution, laws,
customs
Introduction to Political Science
Political theory deals with ideas and
principles that shape Constitutions,
governments and social life in a
systematic way- clarifies meanings
of these concepts- probes the
significance of principles -
examines arguments made in
defense of these concepts
Introduction to Political Science
Basic Concepts, Part I
The State
Sovereignty
Power/Authority and Legitimacy
National Interest
Introduction to Political Science
Basic Concepts, Part II
Liberty
Equality
Introduction to Political Science
Basic Concepts, Part III
Rights and Political
Obligation
Civil Disobedience and
Revolution
Introduction to Political Science
Basic Concepts, Part IV
Democracy
Civil Society
Introduction to Political Science
Enable the students to make
a critical estimate of any polity
Trains us to think rationally
about political
questions/assess political
events

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