Political Science · Political Theory
Who describes political theory as 'the systematic thinking about the purpose of the government'?
ALeacock
BPlamenatz ✓ Correct
CGarner
DBerlin
Correct answer: (B) Plamenatz — John Plamenatz defined political theory as systematic thinking about the purpose of government.
Explanation
★John Plamenatz defined political theory as systematic thinking about the purpose of government.
★His definition stresses purpose, that is, the ends for which government exists.
★It is a normative emphasis, asking what the state ought to do, not just how it works.
★Plamenatz was a noted twentieth century Oxford political philosopher.
★Leacock is known for his textbook Elements of Political Science.
★Garner offered a well known definition of the state with its four elements.
★Isaiah Berlin is famous for the distinction between positive and negative liberty.
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