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Concept of Political Science

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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Introduction and Meaning of Political Science

  • Political Science is identified as a Social Science that studies society alongside Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and History
  • The word 'Political' comes from the Greek word 'Polity', meaning city or town
  • Greeks called their city-states 'Polity', making Political Science the science of city life
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Historical Development of Political Science

  • Ancient Ages: Political Science was part of Philosophy or moral science, known as 'Rajnitishastra'
  • Kautilya identified it as 'Dandniti' in his book 'Arthshastra'
  • Plato discussed politics as central to moral practices
3

Nature of Political Science: Art or Science?

  • Debate exists whether Political Science is a true science like Physics or Chemistry
  • Cannot conduct laboratory experiments like physical sciences
  • Cannot make precise predictions due to human variability
4

Subject Matter and Scope of Political Science

  • 1. Study of State: Theories of state origin, elements (population, territory, government, sovereignty), functions and roles
  • 2. Study of Government: Constitution, three organs (executive, legislature, judiciary), democracy vs dictatorship
  • 3. Study of Administration: Public administration, policy implementation, bureaucracy

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Political Science is the systematicPolitical Science evolved through three periodsPolitical Science is both a sciencePolitical Science studies nine main areasPolitical Science is the academic study

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