POLS 110 Lecture : Distinguishing Between Normative and Empirical Statements.docx
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The chapter distinguishing between normative and empirical statements by r. Kenneth godwin aims to fully explain both normative statements and empirical statements, so that the differences between them and how they each apply to political theory can be understood. He further develops the reader"s understanding of normative and empirical statements by combining them with the aim of making logical arguments. There is also a less-central goal of passing on the skill of forming reasoned arguments by the exercises and examples following the main text. Godwin"s point of view in this chapter is well argued. He is deductive in the way that he presents an example, asks the reader to consider it, and then makes his point in the following paragraph. He can differentiate between normative and empirical statements using the same example, (e. g. the first model concerning mexican public safety) effectively instructing the reader in how to differentiate between the two sides of one basic idea.