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1. POLITICAL THEORY : AN INTRODUCTION

2. WHAT IS POLITICS ? Politics is the most important activity of organized life in society . the academic study of government and the state . the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power .. a particular set of political beliefs or principles. the principles relating to power and status. activities aimed at improving someone's status or increasing power within an organization .

3. WHAT DO WE STUDY IN POLITICAL THEORY ? Events and ideas S Laws , justice, civil rights, and government Issues of philosophy H istory , current events Ethics Social and Political life Threats , dangers and precautions [

4. PUTTING POLITICAL THEORY INTO PRACTICE Equality of opportunity V/S Special treatment. Ex: Shop queue and disabled people Single agency responsible for provision of justice Everybody under one roof From ourselves to others has multiple layers No principle is universally applicable

5. POLITICAL THEORY Political theory is the study of the concepts and principles that people use to describe, explain, and evaluate political events and institutions

6. WHY SHOULD WE STUDY POLITICAL THEORY Political theory is relevant for people of all professions and groups To act as responsible citizens and have basic knowledge of political ideas and institutions To examine our ideas , feelings and actions in everyday lives . Also , encouraging us to be more careful of them Exposes us to systematic thinking on our opinions and arguments