6 Questions
In the normative approach, how were political problems analyzed during the classical period?
Philosophically
What is the traditional approach to politics based on?
Inclusion of values in the study of political phenomena
What is the methodological orientation of the normative approach?
Deductive and normative
What is a criticism of the historical approach in understanding politics?
It fails to provide guidance for resolving present-day crises
What is a drawback of the legal approach to understanding political life?
It overlooks the underlying socio-economic and cultural aspects of political life
What do critics argue about the institutional approach to politics?
It lacks focus on major political institutions
Test your knowledge of the historical approach to political thought and its criticisms, as exemplified by George H. Sabine's 'A History of Political Theory'. Explore the challenges of understanding past ideas in contemporary terms and the relevance of historical ideas to present-day issues.
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