The political theorist Plamenatz is credited with describing political theory as 'the systematic thinking about the purpose of the government'.
This definition emphasizes the core function of political theory in examining and understanding the objectives and intended outcomes of governmental structures and actions.
Plamenatz's view focuses on the analytical and purposeful nature of political discourse concerning the state and its role.
| Match - I (Thinkers) | Match - II (Books) |
| (a) Milton Friedman | (i) Two concepts of liberty |
| (b) Hayek | (ii) Anarchy, state and utopia |
| (c) Isaiah Berlin | (iii) Capitalism and Freedom |
| (d) Robert Nozick | (iv) Constitution of Liberty |