“An Introduction to Political Theory” written by Dr. Arun Bhattacharjee. (NCBA)

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📑 Key Core Concepts in Political Theory

Books under this discipline typically cover foundational frameworks, including:

The State: Concepts of sovereignty, power, authority, and legitimacy.
Core Values: Critical analysis of liberty, equality, justice, and rights.
Political Ideologies: Principles of liberalism, socialism, Marxism, fascism, and feminism.
Democracy: Models, representation, and public participation mechanisms.

1. Fundamentals of Political Theory

Understanding Theory: Definitions, evolutionary timeline, nature, significance, and the historical distinction between political philosophy, ideology, and science.
Methodological Approaches: Detailed comparison of classical, normative, historical, empirical, behavioral, and post-behavioral research approaches.

2. Theories and Evolution of the State

Defining Features: Elements constituting a State, along with its distinction from a “Nation” or “Society.”
Theories of Origin: Divine Origin theory, Force theory, Social Contract theories (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau), Patriarchal/Matriarchal theories, and the Evolutionary (Historical) framework.
Nature of the State: Idealist (metaphysical), Liberal, Marxist, and Pluralist structural theories.