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Question

Who of the following said, “An important function of Political theory is not only to show what a political practice is but also to show what it means. In showing what a practice means, or what it ought to mean, Political theory can alter what it is” ?

The correct answer is
G.H. Sabine

G.H. Sabine on Political Theory's Function

The question asks to identify the political theorist who stated that political theory serves the crucial role of explaining the meaning of political practices and, by doing so, can influence their transformation.

This specific perspective on the function of political theory, emphasizing its interpretive and potentially transformative power regarding political practice, is attributed to G.H. Sabine.

Quote Attribution

  • The statement highlights that political theory does more than just describe political realities; it delves into their meaning and normative implications (what they ought to mean).
  • By clarifying the meaning inherent in political practices, political theory provides a basis for evaluating and potentially changing those practices.
  • G.H. Sabine articulated this view in his influential works on the history of political thought.

Therefore, the correct attribution for the quote is G.H. Sabine.

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Important Questions from Political Theory

  1. Which of the following statements is not correct about Austin’s Concept of Sovereignty?

  2. Who among the following made the statement: "Sovereignty is the supreme power of the State, over citizens and subjects unrestrained by law"?

  3. Who has written that "The Leviathan of the state of the nature of Hobbes can never be a man"?

  4. 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 :
  5. Rights are the external conditions necessary for the greatest possible development of the capacities of the personality. This statement belongs to :
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