METHODS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political scientist have used methods in

studying man and political activity. Among
the methods used to the study of institution
and political problems are the following
• 1 Philosophical Method-
• 2 Historical Method
• 3 Observation Method
• 4 Experimental Method
• 5 Psychological Method
• 6 Sociological Method
• 7. Juridical
• 8 Analytical Method
• 9 Behavioral Method
• 10. Mathematical Method
 SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
• 1 Political Theory-It deals with the definition and
meaning of fundamental concepts of Political Science
like state, government, law, liberty, equality, justice,
sovereignty, separation of powers , methods of
presentation, forms of government, grounds of
political obligation and various ideologies.
• 2. Political philosophy- It is concerned with the
theoretical and speculative consideration of the
fundamental principles used by POLITICAL Science .
Eminent political philosophers like Plato ,Aristotle,
Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Mill, Marx, and
Gandhi have expressed their views on nature,
functions and ends of the state government.
• 3. Political Institution- It is also concerned with the
study of formal political institution such as the state
and the instrument through which it acts the
government.
• 4. Political dynamics- The term refers to the forces and
processes at work in government and politics. They
influence and explain political action. They include the
study of political parties, pressure groups, interest
groups, lobbies, public opinion, propaganda and
political semantics(meaning of words) which influence
and manipulate political behavior and attitudes of
individuals and groups.
• 5 Public Administration- is a major branch of
Political Science and is emerging as an
independent discipline in recent times. It
deals with the organization, control and
coordination of administrative machinery,
personnel administration, financial
administration, public relations, management,
administrative law and adjudication etc.
• 6. International Relations and International Law- is a
body of general principles and specific rules which
regulate the relationship among the state and the
international institution.
• 7. Relation between t5he State and the Individual-The
perennial and central problem, with which Political
Science is concerned, is to establish proper relationship
between the state and the individuals. The state
guarantees certain rights and freedoms to individuals
and regulates their conduct and action through the
legal system.
 POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ITS
RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOCIAL
SCIENCES
• The concept of political science studies the systematic
study of government. It is also the ability to influence
and persuade people to achieve the vested political
power and authority to conform the development
thrusts and directions of the national government.
• 1. History
• 2. Philosophy
• 3. Sociology
• 4. psychology
• 5. Economics
• 6. Public Administration