scope of political theory
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Answer:
the scope of political science. It demarcated the scope into four zones, viz.,. Political Theory, Political Institution (Constitution,.
Explanation:
Protagonists of pure political theory or early behaviouralists do not agree that there can be any particular goals, aims or objectives of political theory. Catlin regards this problem as belonging to political philosophy, and limits the scope of Political Science to the discussion and analysis of ‘means’ only. Arnold Brecht (expired on September ii, 1977) repudiated this view, and maintained that it was the great tragedy of twentieth century. A theory must have some ends in view or pursue certain goals.
Empirical political theory aims at presenting a coherent image of the operations of political reality. It may be conceptualised, as Easton and others did, as a system and subsystems. However, all aspects of politics are not systematic, and can be, more or less conflicting, as in case of contemporary West Asia or emergence of sub-nationalism in many parts of the Indian Union.
It may take into account only processes or structures or functions, even groups or individuals. But as a general political theory, it would have to incorporate totality of politics, micro and macro. Similarly, it has to telescope political reality in such an analytical manner that it guides academicians to fathom further and political actors to realise broader social goals, including the personal ones. As a publicly known weapon, it can be reliably used by all concerned.