Political Science · Political Theory
Which of these thinkers adopted the historical approach to political theory?
- 1. Oakeshott
- 2. Ram Manohar Lohia
- 3. Machiavelli
- 4. Theda Skocpol
A1, 2 and 4
B1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four adopted the historical approach, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four adopted the historical approach, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Oakeshott reflected on the meaning and use of history.
★Ram Manohar Lohia wrote on the wheel of history.
★Machiavelli used a historical method in The Prince.
★Theda Skocpol used historical comparison in States and Social Revolutions.
★Each drew on history as a way of theorising about politics.
★So every thinker here used the historical approach.
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