Political Science: Systems of Governance and Power

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What is political science?

The study of engineering principles
The study of literature and arts
The scientific study of politics and systems of governance (correct)
The study of natural sciences

In which century did contemporary political science start to take shape?

Early 20th century
Early 19th century
Latter half of the 19th century (correct)
Latter half of the 18th century

What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?

Psychology, geography, and history
Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
Philosophy, literature, and arts
Economics, sociology, and anthropology

What was political science often not considered distinct from in the late 19th century?

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What are the antecedents of modern political science?

<p>Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, history, and other fields concerned with normative determinations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Defining Political Science

Political science is a social science discipline that deals with the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior.

Emergence of Contemporary Political Science

Contemporary political science started to take shape in the late 19th century.

Sub-Disciplines of Modern Political Science

The three sub-disciplines of modern political science are:
- Political theory
- Comparative politics
- International relations

Historical Context of Political Science

In the late 19th century, political science was often not considered distinct from philosophy, history, or economics.

Antecedents of Modern Political Science

The antecedents of modern political science include:
- Ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Aristotle and Plato
- Medieval philosophers, such as Thomas Aquinas
- Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke and Rousseau
- Modern thinkers, such as Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche