Political Science · Political Theory
As per David Easton, which of these are reasons for the decline of political theory?
- 1. Historicism
- 2. Hyperfactualism
- 3. Moral relativism
- 4. Value Pluralism
A1 and 2
B1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
C1, 2, 3 and 4
D2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 — David Easton named historicism, hyperfactualism and moral relativism, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★David Easton named historicism, hyperfactualism and moral relativism, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★Historicism reduced theory to merely tracing the history of past ideas rather than building new ones.
★Hyperfactualism meant an excessive focus on facts without linking them to theory.
★Moral relativism meant abandoning universal moral standards and excluding values from theory.
★Easton offered this diagnosis in The Political System in 1953.
★He argued these trends had drained political theory of creative, value relevant thought.
★Value pluralism, item 4, was not part of his stated list of causes of decline.
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