(a) David Easton and Alfred Cobbon
(b) Lasslett and Robert Dahl
(c) Will Durant
(d) Nathenial Hawthorn
Choose the correct answers from the below :
Scholars on Political Theory Decline
The question asks to identify scholars who referred to the 'decline' of political theory. We need to evaluate the scholars mentioned in the options.
Analysis of Scholars
- David Easton: Known for his work on the 'crisis' or perceived 'decline' in political theory, particularly highlighting the shift towards empirical and behavioral approaches at the expense of normative and philosophical concerns.
- Alfred Cobban: Also engaged with debates concerning the state and direction of political theory, contributing to discussions about its perceived decline or transformation.
- Robert Dahl: While Dahl discussed a "puzzling crisis" in political science related to the behavioral movement, his focus differed slightly from the general 'decline of political theory' discourse.
- Peter Laslett: Primarily known for work in intellectual history, not directly associated with the decline of political theory discourse.
- Will Durant: A historian and philosopher whose major works, like 'The Story of Civilization', do not focus on the decline of political theory as an academic discipline.
- Nathaniel Hawthorne: A novelist whose literary works are unrelated to the academic discussion on political theory.
Conclusion on Decline of Political Theory
Based on scholarly contributions and focus areas, David Easton and Alfred Cobban (Option a) are the most relevant figures associated with the discourse on the 'decline' of political theory.
Therefore, only the scholars mentioned in option (a) are recognized for referring to the 'decline' of political theory.
Important Questions from Political Theory
Which of the following statements is not correct about Austin’s Concept of Sovereignty?
Who among the following made the statement: "Sovereignty is the supreme power of the State, over citizens and subjects unrestrained by law"?
Who has written that "The Leviathan of the state of the nature of Hobbes can never be a man"?
- Which of the following are correct statements?
A. Universalist argue that everyone is entitled to the same basic rights simply by virtue of their humanity
B. Cultural relativism means opposition of western values
C. Universalist do not consider polygamy as violation of gender equality or rights of women
D. Cultural relativism posits that human rights should be defined and interpreted within cultural framework of particular society
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : - Rights are the external conditions necessary for the greatest possible development of the capacities of the personality. This statement belongs to :
