Political Science · Political Theory
UGC NET July 2018 Political Science
Which one of the following contentions of Isaiah Berlin is not true in the context of the resurgence of political theory (political philosophy)?
APolitics exists in a society where ends collide. In a liberal order political theory can never see its end
BThe responsibility for causing the decline of political theory should be laid on rank imperialists who have displaced the classical tradition
CPolitical theory shall continue to exist as a result of the inquisitive and rational inquiry of man
DHe is skeptical about the resurgence of political theory (philosophy) ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) He is skeptical about the resurgence of political theory (philosophy) — Berlin actually argued for the continual evolution and relevance of political theory, refuting claims of its decline.
Explanation
★Berlin actually argued for the continual evolution and relevance of political theory, refuting claims of its decline.
★In his essay Two Concepts of Liberty (1958) he revived interest in the subject in the English speaking world.
★So the statement that he was skeptical about its resurgence misrepresents him and is the answer.
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