Political Science · Class 11 Arts
Ch 11Political Theory: An Introduction — Class 11 Political Science, concept-first.
Human beings stand apart from other species in two crucial ways: they can reason, and they can reflect on their own actions. They also possess language, which lets them share their innermost thoughts with one another and openly discuss what they consider good and desirable.
Key concepts
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What Do We Study in Political Theory?
Political theory is the systematic study of the ideas, values and principles -- freedom, equality, democracy, justice, secularism, and principles like the rule of law, separation of powers, and judicial review -- that sh…
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Chapter contents
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Introduction
Human beings stand apart from other species in two crucial ways: they can reason, and they can reflect on their own actions.
What is Politics?
Ask different people what politics means and you will get very different answers. Politicians themselves, and those who contest elections or hold office, often describe what they do as a form of publi…
What Do We Study in Political Theory?
When we look around us, what we mostly notice is movement, development and change. But if we look a little deeper, we start to notice the values and principles that have guided and inspired people thr…
Putting Political Theory to Practice
This textbook deliberately narrows its focus to just one strand of political theory: the origin, meaning and significance of political ideas we already encounter all around us, such as freedom, equali…
Why should We Study Political Theory?
We may already have our own political opinions, but is there any real need to formally study political theory? Surely it is more useful to politicians who actually practise politics, to bureaucrats wh…
Exercises
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- Q1Which of the following statements are true/false about Political Theory? (a) It discusses ideas that form the basis of political institution…Free
- Q2Politics is more than what politicians do. Do you agree with this statement? Give examples.Free
- Q3Vigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy. Comment.Preview
- Q4In what ways is the study of political theory useful for us? Identify four ways in which political theory can be useful to us?Preview
- Q5Do you think that a good/convincing argument can compel others to listen to you?Preview
- Q6Do you think studying political theory is like studying mathematics? Give reasons for your answer.Preview