Political Theory

The study of the major historical and philosophical influences on the development of political concepts and thought.

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Political Theory: Painting of Niccolò Machiavelli, Florentine diplomat, author, philosopher, and historian called the father of modern political theory and political science.
Portrait by Santi di Tito, c. 1550–1600.
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Political theory examines fundamental questions regarding politics, government, power, justice, rights, authority, and the organization of societies. It involves analyzing concepts such as justice, freedom, equality, and democracy, as well as exploring the philosophical foundations of political systems. Political theorist explore both normative (what ought to be) and empirical (what is) aspects of political life.

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