Italian political thinker Niccolò Machiavelli introduced an important idea in political philosophy called the double standard of morality. He lived during the Renaissance period and is known for his famous book The Prince, written in 1513. Machiavelli argued that political leaders, like kings or rulers, should follow a different set of moral rules from ordinary […]
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Rousseau’s “Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men,” written in 1755 and also known as the Second Discourse, stands as one of the most revolutionary philosophical works of the 18th century. In this groundbreaking text, Jean-Jacques Rousseau asked a fundamental question that would reshape political thought: How did inequality begin in human
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The traditional approach is one of the oldest ways to study comparative politics. It focuses on how political institutions work in theory, based on law, history, and philosophy. Scholars used this method to understand the structure of governments and their legal systems. This approach studies what political systems ought to be, not just what they
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The evolution of comparative politics has been a fascinating journey. It has been shaped by influential philosophers and transformative revolutions. From Aristotle’s early comparisons of political systems in ancient Greece to the significant shifts of the 20th century, the field has continuously evolved to match the changing political climate. Key revolutions, like the Behavioural Revolution
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Comparative politics is a key part of political science that helps us understand how countries and regions arrange their politics. It’s the systematic study and comparison of political structures, systems, and practices across different countries and periods. The roots of this field go back to ancient Greece where Aristotle, the father of political science, was
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Raja Rammohan Roy was the first Indian to advocate for the abolition of evil social customs. He strongly advocated for Western education, socio-economic reforms, freedom of the press, the emancipation of women, etc. Roy’s role in pre-independent India was like that of a pathfinder. Post-independent India remembers him as a prophet who laid the foundation
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Political theory and political thought are interconnected but have different focuses. Political theory involves the systematic examination and speculation of political phenomena by scholars, often detached from contemporary realities. It seeks to understand and explain how political systems function, using a structured approach to analyze political ideas, structures, and behaviors. Political thought, however, represents the prevailing
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Feminist theory in international relations comes with a unique contribution and perspective regarding international relations, regarding State system, regarding the overall international relations Theory. Knowledge, according to feminist Scholars, is shaped by culture, history, and context. It is because we believe that knowledge is something which is objective in nature, but in reality, feminist Scholars
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