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Nature,scope, significant, utility of political theory |
| Answer» The scope of Political Theory is as discussed ahead:\tState and Government are the Main Subjects of Political Theory:\xa0State is the main subject of political science and theory because the machinery of political science revolves around the State. In the sphere of political theory, we study the nature and size of the existing State and the practicability of the fundamental principle of the present government. But the nature of the State and government have changed with\xa0time. Now, their present nature is different from the past. Political theorists study the reasons for the origin of State and its process of development.\tStudy of Power:\xa0Political theory also includes the study of power. In other words, “Political theory is the study of power process”. Power has many forms — political, economic and social power, individual and public power, national and international power, etc.\tWider Scope of the Subject:\xa0The study of the political theory consists of study in different fields i.e., formal, informal, economy, social, psychological, geographical, ethical, political, religious and cultural. These factors influence the political system. In political theory, we study society, state, and international politics.\tStudy of Political Ideology:\xa0Political theorists also study political ideologies. Various\xa0ideologies have been prevalent in the society from Plato to nowadays. For example, Idealism, Individualism, Marxism, Gandhism, Socialism, Utilitarianism, etc.\tStudy of Associations and Institutions:\xa0Another feature of political theory is that it studies the various organizations, associations, and institutions established in the State. | |