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Introduction to Political Science

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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Card 1Nature of Political Science

Who is known as the 'Father of Political Science'?

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Aristotle is known as the 'Father of Political Science'. He wrote the book 'Politics', where he analyzed concepts like the State, government, citizenship, and political ideologies in detail.

Card 2Nature of Political Science

What did Aristotle analyze in his book 'Politics'?

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In his book 'Politics', Aristotle analyzed the State, government, citizen, and various political ideologies. He laid the foundation for Political Science as a systematic study of political life.

Card 3Definitions of Political Science

Define Political Science according to Dr. Garner.

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Dr. Garner defined Political Science as: 'Political Science begins and ends with the State'. This means the State is the central focus of the subject.

Card 4Definitions of Political Science

What is Gettel's definition of Political Science?

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Gettel said: 'Political Science is a study of the past, present, and future of political organisations and political theories'. It includes historical, current, and future political systems.

Card 5Definitions of Political Science

How did Paul Janet define Political Science?

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Paul Janet defined Political Science as: 'that part of social science which treats the foundation of the State and the principles of Government'.

Card 6Definitions of Political Science

What is Gilchrist's definition of Political Science?

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Gilchrist defined Political Science as: 'the study of State and government'. It focuses on how political institutions function.

Card 7Modern Definition

How did Harold Laswell define Political Science?

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Harold Laswell defined Political Science as: 'the study of the shaping and sharing of power'. He emphasized power as the core of political activity.

Card 8Definitions of Political Science

What is Appadorai's view on Political Science?

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Appadorai said Political Science is about a 'politico-territorial society united to lead a life under legislation'. It focuses on organized political societies with laws.

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