Political Theory : An Introduction class11.pdf

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1. Name- Diya Bhatia
Class & Section:- XI D
Political Theory: An Introduction
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2. Political Theory
Revolves around the
value of political life
JUSTICE
EQUALITY
FREEDOM
It explains the meaning and
significance values and other
related concepts
HOW?
With the help of some major
political thinker of past and
present
It also examines the extent to which
freedom or equality are actually present in
the institutions that we participate in
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3. Is politics good or bad?
Mahatama gandhi once observed
that politics envelops us like the coil
of the snake and there is no other
way but to wrestle with it.
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4. is required to take decisions
regarding multiple needs and
interest of members
some form of political organizations
and collective decision making is
essential
Emergence of various
organizations & institutions
(social & political).
Among such institutions govt
plays an important role.
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5. Politics is not confined to the affairs
of government
Relation between politics and government?
Govt. influence the lives of people
Since, the actions of government affect us deeply ,
therefore people should take interest in what govt is
doing
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6. Politics arises from different POV’s of society
Involves negotiations related to
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People’s StrugglePeople’s StrugglePeople’s Struggle
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People may be said to engage in political
activity whenever they negotiate with each other
and take part in collective activities which are
designed to promote social development and
help to resolve common problem

7. Different countries such as America and India have tried to
protect their fundamental values by enshrIning them in the
constitution. The values such as freedom, peace dignity
justice, etc have been influenced by the ideas of philosophers
such as kautilya, Aristotle, Jean Jacques Rousseau, John
Locke, karl Marx among other prominent ones
Although Rousseau, Marx and Gandhi are not politicians, their
ideas influenced generations of politicians around the world. It
thus becomes necessary that we have a sound understanding
of these political terms.
Political theorists study the foundations of modern polity and
also consider our current political experiences to identify
trends and future possibilities
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Why Do We Study Political Theory?

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• Political theory is not like mathematics where you have a fixed definition of a shape,
here more views more definitions.
→ This is because terms like equality concern our relationships with other human beings
rather than with things.
→ Human beings, unlike things, have opinions on issues like equality.
• Political theorists clarify the meaning of political concepts by looking at how they are
understood and used in ordinary language.
• They also debate and examine the diverse meanings and opinions in a systematic
manner.
• As in the case of equality, so also in the case of other concepts such as Freedom,
Citizenship, Rights, Development, Justice, Equality, Nationalism and Secularism, political
theorists engage with everyday opinions, debate possible meanings and thrash out policy
options.
Putting political theory
into practice
Ideas &
principle are
not static
REASONS?

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Why should we study
political theory?
Relevance to future
proffesions
Informed
citizenship
Examination of social
issues
Systematic thinking
on justice

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