Understanding Political Theory: Definitions, Differences, and Significance
Political theory encompasses systematic explanations of political phenomena, distinct from political thought which involves ideas and opinions of philosophers. It constitutes both political science and philosophy, addressing both empirical and evaluative aspects. The significance lies in finding solutions to societal issues, clarifying concepts, fostering mutual tolerance, and enhancing subject understanding.
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DR. AIJAZ UL HAQ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE GDC, KULGAM TOPIC: POLITICAL THEORY
POLITICAL THEORY WHAT IS POLITICAL THEORY WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLITICAL THOUGHT AND POLITCAL THEORY WHAT CONSTITUTES POLITICAL THEORY WHAT IS SIGNIFICANCE OF POLITICAL THEORY
WHAT IS POLITICAL THEORY POLITICAL THEORY MAY BE DEFINED AS AN ATTEMPT TO GIVE A SYSTEMATIC EXPLANATION OF A POLITICAL PHENOMENON FOR EXAMPLE ELECTIONS HELD IN THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLITCAL THEORY AND THOUGHT POLITICAL THEORY MAY BE DEFINED AS A SYSTEMATIC EXPLANATION OF A POLITICAL PHENOMENON POLITICAL THOUGHT MAY BE DEFINED AS IDEAS AND OPINIONS GIVEN BY VARIOUS POLITICAL PHI LOPHERS (FOR EXAMPLE PLATO TO MARX) IN POLITICAL THOUGHT WE ARE STUDYING VARIOUS PHILOHPHERS AND THEIR CONCEPTS
WHAT CONSTITUTES POLITICAL THEORY POLITICAL THEORY CONSTITUTES POLITICAL SCIENCE AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY POLITICAL SCIENCE CONSTITUTES THOSE STATEMENTS AND PROBLEMS THAT ARE LOGICAL AND EMPIRICAL IN NATURE (FOR EXAMPLE NAME OF DIFFERENT POLITCAL PARTIES CONTESTING ELECTIONS IN THE STATE; NUMBER OF SEATS ALL THE PARTIES MANAGED TO WIN THE ELECTIONS; REQUIRED NUMBER TO FORM THE GOVERNMENT IN THE STATE) POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY CONSTITUTES THOSE STATEMENTS OR PROBLEMS INTO CONSIDERATION THAT ARE EVALUATIVE OR OPION BASED IN NATURE (FOR EXAMPLE WAS PDP-BJP COALITION RIGHT OR WRONG?) POLITICAL THEORY CANNOT LEAVE ITSELF TO ONLY EMPIRICAL AND LOGICAL STATEMENTS AND PROBLEMS IN OTHER WORDS ONLY POLITICAL SCIENCE PART OF THE THEORY. BUT THE EVALUATIVE OR VALUE BASED QUESTIONS ARE ALSO PART AND PARCEL OF THE POLITCAL THEORY AS THE POLITICAL SCIENCE PART IS. THEREFORE TO CONCUDE WE CAN SAY THAT BOTH POLITICAL SCIENCE AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY ARE IMPORTANT PART OF POLITICAL THEORY.
SIGNIFICANCE OF POLITICAL THEORY FINDING SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMS OF SOCIETY CLARIFICATION OF THE CONCEPTS MUTUAL TOLERANCE AND RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER. UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUBJECT
