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What is the definition of political theory according to George Catlin?
What is the definition of political theory according to George Catlin?
- The means of politics (correct)
- The analysis of collective social good
- The study of decision making within and about the community
- The analysis of political vocabulary and critical examination of political arguments
What does the word 'political' derive from?
What does the word 'political' derive from?
- The word 'philosophy'
- The word 'politics'
- The word 'city' (correct)
- The word 'community'
In classical Greece, what did 'politics' refer to?
In classical Greece, what did 'politics' refer to?
- The management of the community
- Fundamental decisions about the community presupposing the collective power of the entire community (correct)
- The study of decision making within and about the community
- The domain of public life
What does the study of politics involve, according to the text?
What does the study of politics involve, according to the text?
What is the current meaning of politics, as stated in the text?
What is the current meaning of politics, as stated in the text?
According to John Plamenatz, what does political theory involve?
According to John Plamenatz, what does political theory involve?
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Political Theory (Catlin)
Political Theory (Catlin)
The means or methods used to achieve political goals.
Origin of 'Political'
Origin of 'Political'
It is derived from the Greek word for 'city'.
Politics in Classical Greece
Politics in Classical Greece
Fundamental decisions impacting the community, requiring collective power.
Political Theory (Plamenatz)
Political Theory (Plamenatz)
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Current Meaning of Politics
Current Meaning of Politics
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Subdivisions of Politics
Subdivisions of Politics
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