political science presented by: munira sultan (0612123)
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Political SciencePresented by: Munira Sultan (0612123)
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Presentation flow
•Introduction•Definition
•History•Classical Greek political thinkers
•Fields of Social Science•Political Theory•Public Policy•Political behavior•International Relations
•Political Scientists•Assumptions
•Importance of Political Science in Social Science•Conclusion
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Introduction
Definition The modern word ‘political’ derives from the Greek word polis, which means ‘city-state’.
The study of the state, government, and politics.
Political science -theory and practice of politics and political behavior.
Described as "who gets what, when and how“.
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History
Socrates 469 to 399 BC- Viewed democracy as tyranny of the majority on the minority.- Wrote the republic to construct an undemocratic ideal society.
Plato 427 to 347 BC- Oral Historian and Teacher.- His views known through works of Plato.
Aristotle 381 to 322 BC- Author of the Politics.- Based on the study of 158 constitutions of Greek city states.
Classical Greek Political Thinkers
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Fields
Study of the history of political thoughts
Political Theory
Study of the international system
Public Policy Study issues such as health care, pollution, and the economy
Political Behavior
Study of how people involve themselves in political processes
International Relations
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Political Scientist
Assumptions
The allocation and transfer of power in decision-making.
Study of power, authority, conflict, economic relationships, culture, laws, policy, values, ethics, justice, equality, rights, legitimacy, and representation.
Scientific
assumptions
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Importance of Political Science in Social Science
The study of political science helps in the formation of politics.
The study of political science affects people - by the power structures that exist in society and in social groups.
Political scientists influence the world by educating citizens and political leaders.
The study of political science suggests that the world of politics is complex.
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Conclusion
Political science is called science because it uses scientific method (empirical analysis) to
study those aspects of human behavior involving power and authority.
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