POL 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Scientific Method, Positive Form, Authoritarianism
12 Jan 2016
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Origins are traced back to the works of ancient greek philosophers plato and aristotle. Two schools of thoughts: politics is considered to be a science [schools in north america politics should involve predictions and concepts], where the other school assumes that politics are just understanding the issues within the field. Academic discipline developed in later 19th century and focused on institutions and constitutional. An understanding is essential in order to take effective action to achieve our goals and ideals. Achieving the best scenarios for yourself and the community. Recognize the obstacles to hinders the achievement of goals. Cynicism is common healthy skepticism leads to better informed citizens. Considered to be part of social sciences [the scientific study of human society and social. Teaches analytical thought, critical analysis, description, argumentation, and importance of balanced research. Shows why events takes place, how situations are improved, how it is we come to know about it.
