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What is the main focus of political theory?
What is the main focus of political theory?
What concepts does political theory clarify?
What concepts does political theory clarify?
What is the relevance of freedom and equality in India?
What is the relevance of freedom and equality in India?
In which sphere does equality not exist to the same extent as it does in the political sphere?
In which sphere does equality not exist to the same extent as it does in the political sphere?
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What is continually being reinterpreted in response to new circumstances in India?
What is continually being reinterpreted in response to new circumstances in India?
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What does global communications technology enable?
What does global communications technology enable?
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What is necessary to safeguard individual security and privacy online?
What is necessary to safeguard individual security and privacy online?
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Study Notes
- Political theory examines the ideas and principles that shape constitutions, governments, and social life.
- It clarifies concepts like freedom, equality, justice, democracy, and secularism.
- Political theorists examine arguments from different thinkers in defense of these concepts.
- Freedom and equality are still relevant issues in India, despite being free and independent.
- Equality may not exist to the same extent in the economic or social spheres as it does in the political sphere.
- Fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution are continually being reinterpreted in response to new circumstances.
- As the world changes, new dimensions of freedom and threats to freedom may arise.
- Global communications technology enables activists to network, but also enables terrorists and criminals to network.
- Internet commerce is set to increase, raising questions about how much freedom should be given to people using the net.
- Some form of regulation is necessary to safeguard individual security and privacy online.
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Test your knowledge of political theory and its relevance to contemporary issues in India and the world. Explore concepts like freedom, equality, justice, and democracy, and learn about the arguments of different thinkers in defense of these ideas. Discover how fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution are being reinterpreted in response to new circumstances, and consider the implications of global communications technology for individual security and privacy online. Sharpen your critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the complex political landscape of today's world.