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Methodology of ps
The structure of ps
Lecture # 2
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Methodology of PS
The structure of PS
Слайд 3Methodology of PS
*Methodology is the doctrine of the
most appropriate and effective techniques and methods to obtain (получать)
reliable knowledge about the object
Methodology of Political Science combines conceptual and specific methods. They are:
Слайд 4Methods of PS:
Sociological. Explains the relationship of politics from society.
Examines the impact on the political system of economic relations,
social structure, ideology and culture
Behavioral. The essence of this methodology is to examine the policy by studying the behavior of individuals and groups (not actors)
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Normative and value. Explains the importance of political
events on society and the individual, their evaluation in terms
of the common good and justice, freedom, human dignity, etc.
Functional. Examines the relationship between the level of economic development and political system, between the number of political parties and the electoral system
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Systemic. Politics is seen as a holistic
and complex organism, located in the interaction with the environment.
Political system belongs to the supreme power in the society.
Anthropological. Studies of the nature of man as a member of the genus with its needs for food, clothing, shelter, safety, spiritual development, and so on.
Psychological. Studies the individual, his social environment and characteristics
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Socio-psychological. Explores the psychological groups of people, nations,
classes, small groups, crowds, etc.
Critical-dialectical. Reveals internal contradictions as a
source of promotion policy
Comparative. Compares the political events, political systems, political functions and features to find the most effective forms of political organization
Слайд 8Political Science’s structure includes:
History of political thought
Political Philosophy
Political Sociology
Political Psychology
Political
Anthropology
Political Ethic
Comparative Politics
Geopolitics
Слайд 9PS is closely linked with:
Philosophy
Sociology
History
Law
Economics
Psychology
Слайд 10The main directions in the development of modern PS:
Institutionalism
The
theory of separation of powers
The theory of the political elites
Leadership
Subject
and object policies