POLI 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Essentially Contested Concept, Normative Economics, Comparative Politics
31 Aug 2018
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Originates with ancient greece philosophers and all that. Semanitc- concerned with what does that mean. Cannot be resolved by an appeal to empirical facts. Seeks to identify what is rather tha what ought to be. Focuses on meaning and origin of the concepts used by the discipline. Essentially contested concept- not sure what the definition is or agreement on what it means. Science refers o loosely ordering of knowledge based on systematic inquiry then yes. Jean bodin- it is the most high and absolute perpetual power over the citizens and subjects in a commonwealth. Sovereign state emerges in 15th and 16th century. This model replaces feudal structure and church and kings, princes and all. Highest form of authority in a given state is given to a state. States can also be classified how leaders are subject to the will of the people. Liberal democracy- free fair election, universal suffrage, person liberty.
