As given in diagram the process of theory-building starts from persons, groups, their interactions or behaviour, events, ideas, activities etc. There can be several factors or causes for studying them which may arise from one’s inner reflection, on demand or pressure, out of some profit or interest, or anything else. But a researcher is not […]
Process of Theory-Building in Political Science (With Diagrams)
Classification of Political Theories on the Basis of Scientificity
As there is not one general theory of politics, many formulations or theoretical constructions are claiming to be the prospective modern or scientific political theory. For rapid and proper development of modern political theory, these analytical formulations passing for ‘theory’ should be classified, studied, and analysed. There are several bases of classification of theories. On […]
Interrelationship Between Political Theory and Political Science
Political theory and Political Science, both are interrelated and supplementary to each other. However, some sort of confusion prevails over their interrelationship. According to one view, political theory is a generic term or major category which includes both Political Science and political philosophy. The second view maintains that Political Science is wider, which along with […]