Question

Trace the growth and evolution of political theory - 500 words

Answer 1

Lack of modern political theory or decline of traditional political theory has not discouraged scholars in their efforts for developing an empirical political theory. For the time being, in view of its growing nature and infancy, it is possible that it will not be hundred per cent ‘scientific’. Till then, it would be proper to call it ‘modern or advanced political theory’.

The word ’empirical’ as an adjective to political theory can also be used, but it carries certain amount of ambiguity, circumlocution, and controversy. It has also been used in the past. Till a better term is coined, the word ‘modern’ or ‘advanced’ can connote both ‘scientificity’ and ’empiricism’. It also bears the notion of objectivity and verifiability.