Approaches to the study of politics?

Answer 1

Some general methodologies:

1. Positivism explains politics in terms of observables and verification;
2. Functionalism explains politics in terms of systems with beneficial features that generate their own outcomes;
3. Structuralism explains politics in terms of systems with structures (features) that determine outcomes;
4. Interpretivism explains politics in terms of understanding cultural norms and meanings;
5. Rational choice theory explains politics in terms of aggregations of individually rational agents choosing best outcomes;
6. Materialism (Marxism) explains politics in terms of the basic material needs and organisation of humans to attain them.

Answer 2

1) philosophical

2) behavioral

3) structural

4) phenomenological

5) political history

6) political future.

Answers:

1. Historical approach - interpretation of the political scientist about probable political circumstances is largely dependent on his appreciation of facts, w/c is also sharpened by his keen observation of the political surroundings and happenings.

2. comparative approach - method of political analyst in understanding political science as a field engages him to establish correlationship of institutional factors working hand in hand in the states, which affect political phenomenon.

3. Inductive approach - engages the political analyst or scientist in drawing generalization of political theories or doctrines resulting from basic facts.

4. Deductive approach - allows the political scientist to deduce particular generalizations from probable, yet, steady premises in interpreting or appreciating a given political phenomenon.

5. Observation approach - simply employs the working of one's observation of his political environment.

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Answer 3

what are the strengths

and weakness of the historical approach of the study of political science

Answer 4

what are the purposes in the study of politics

Answer 5

traditional approach, behavioral approach, and post-behavioral approach

Answer 6

what is the legal approach to the study of public administration

Answer 7

The traditional approach to comparative politics uses case studies of a given region all over the world.