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POLITICAL SCIENCE-I 33 OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION . In this unit we are going to learn the The student will be able to understand the relationship of Political Science with Subjects relationship of Political Science with various like History, Sociology and Economics subjects like History and Economics The student will be able to understand the We shall understand the relationship of relationship of Political Science with other social Political Science with other social Subjects sciences like Anthropology and Philosophy like Religion, Philosophy, Jurisprudence, Anthropology and Ethics . www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) INASllTITriUgThEt aOrFeDreISsTeArNveCdE AwNitDh OCNUL-IIDNOE LLEARNING

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 4 1.Relationship of Political Science With History POLITICAL SCIENCE-I 2. Relationship of Political Science With Sociology 3. Relationship of Political Science With Economics 4. Relationship of Political Science With Other Social Subjects/Sciences www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL SCIENCE 5 WITH OTHER SUBJECTS  Human society is studied by different social sciences, one of which is political science. Like other social science, political science is a humanistic social science. Political science touches the other social sciences at various points, and therefore for the proper understanding of political science its relations with other social sciences have to be studied.  Political science cannot be a self-sufficient discipline. Inevitably it has to rely on other social sciences and political science. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 6 SCIENCE WITH HISTORY  History is a chronological account of man’s achievements and failures in his quest for civilization and culture, it is a story of the past, recording political, social, economic, religious and cultural progress made by man in the various parts of the world.  It is a social science closely related to political science. Both the disciplines are inter-related and mutually dependent.  History supplies raw material to the political scientist. A part of this material is used by the political investigator for studying the origin and the growth of political institutions. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 7 SCIENCE WITH HISTORY  The scope of political science is narrower than that of history. The Field of history is wider than that of political science, as the former is interested in the entire record of man’s progress in all fields, while the latter is concerned only with political affairs of mankind.  Political science and history are mutually dependent. Sir John Seeley speaks the truth through with some exaggeration when he says: “History without Political Science has no fruit; Political Science without History has no root.”  History and political science are distinct social sciences; but they are inseparable. History presents facts, but does not speculate. Political science speculates also while dealing with the objectives of state formation. But both the disciplines have the study of the state in common. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 8 SCIENCE WITH SOCIOLOGY  Sociology studies all the aspects and complexities of social life. It deals with the origin, structure, growth and functions of social groups, types of social groups, laws, customs, usages and institutions. It studies the whole range of social relationships.  Webster’s Unified Dictionary and Encyclopedia says that sociology is: “(a) The science of human relations, especially, those between the community and the individual, (b) That branch of science which treats of the origin and development of society.” The scope of sociology is wider than that of political science.  The former, which is the basic social science or the mother of all social sciences has to conduct the study of the various aspects of man’s social life and all agencies of social control. The latter, which covers a narrow field deals with political activities of man. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 9 SCIENCE WITH SOCIOLOGY  Sociology, which studies all kinds of human associations and all human “associated processes” may be regarded as a general social science. Political science, which may be regarded as a special social science, is a differentiation. Sociology studies man in all social relations and in all types of human groups, while political science deals only with one of its aspects, namely, the political aspect. Sociology studies all communities and groups, organised and unorganised, but political science studies only an organised political society, that is, the state. Sociology studies social institutions as they are and not as they ought to be. Its approach is empirical and not philosophical. Political science studies political institutions as they are and as they ought to be. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 10 SCIENCE WITH SOCIOLOGY  Sociology and political science are mutually dependent. They are closely associated in the study of man’s social life. Every sociologist is in need of some knowledge about political science, and every political scientist finds a knowledge of sociology indispensable . As sociology deals with human customs, traditions and usages in the pre-political stage, it helps political science by presenting facts, which are useful in knowing the origin of social laws, state and political institutions.  It is sociology which tells the political scientist the reasons of state formation. In the same way, political science helps sociology by furnishing the details about state and government, which are essential in understanding sociological problems. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 11 SCIENCE WITH ECONOMICS  Economics deals with satisfaction of human wants and material welfare. Political science deals with state and government, and problems connected with the exercise of coercive power. Though today the two subjects have been separated, each with its own field, the two continue to be very closely connected. In fact both of them have to go hand in hand as inseparables though they are distinct social sciences. We may better regard them as the two sides of the same coin. If political-science is detached from economics, it will become a mere skeleton.  The two disciplines came still closer to each other after the outbreak of the Industrial Revolution (1750- 1850). www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 12 SCIENCE WITH ECONOMICS  State regulates industry, finance, trade and commerce through legislation.  Today every state to a smaller or greater extent regulates and controls the production of wealth. Political action is required for solving economic problems. Political ideas and principles in a state shape economic conditions. Thus political science and economics have common ground of functioning and have very much to do with each other.  Several examples can be given to illustrate that economic forces shape destinies of states, thus proving the intimacy between political science and economics. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 13 SCIENCE WITH ECONOMICS  In several countries struggles break out to acquire political power for gaining economic control, which may be utilised either to promote economic welfare or to oppress the poor masses of people. No government worth its salt can afford to remain unconcerned without regulating economic activities. The dependence of political science on economics is shown by the fact that people do not enjoy the fruits of democracy fully without the necessary legislation for economic changes. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL 14 SCIENCE WITH SOCIAL SCIENCES  Difference between Political Science & Ethics: Both political science and ethics are social sciences. The former deals state, government, political order and allied matters. The latter is concerned with moral order.  Psychology and Political Science are intimately connected. The state and all other political institutions are products of the human mind. The study of psychology enables the political writer to understand the influence of psychological factors in the evolution of state and political institutions.  Political Science and Anthropology: The study of anthropology is helpful to political scientist. Anthropology shows how man's political behaviour is the result of race, culture and environmental influence. It throws much light on the conditions of the primitive man and helps the political scientist to study the origin of social life and development of state. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

RELATIONSHIP OF POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH SOCIAL SCIENCES 15  Political Science & Philosophy : Political science and philosophy are mutually dependent. Ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle saw in political institutions scope for the realisation of philosophical principles.  Political Science and Jurisprudence : Political science and jurisprudence are inter-related and inter- dependent. The scope of jurisprudence is much narrower than that of political science, and in a way it is a branch of political science.  Political Science and Religion: In ancient and medieval times, religion and politics were intimately connected. In fact they were mixed up. In ancient Egypt, Sumeria, India, China and other countries religion exercised dominating influence over political affairs. Similarly in medieval Europe, states were Christian. In the countries conquered and ruled by Muslim rulers, there was theocracy. In almost all the countries in the world in ancient, medieval and early modern times, the control of priests was conspicuous. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

SUMMARY 16  Political science touches the other social sciences at various points, and therefore for the proper understanding of political science its relations with other social sciences have to be studied.  Political science and history are mutually dependent. Sir John Seeley speaks the truth through with some exaggeration when he says: “History without Political Science has no fruit; Political Science without History has no root.” Sociology and political science are mutually dependent. They are closely associated in the study of man’s social life. Every sociologist is in need of some knowledge about political science, and every political scientist finds a knowledge of sociology indispensable. The dependence of political science on economics is shown by the fact that people do not enjoy the fruits of democracy fully without the necessary legislation for economic changes. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. ‘The Republic’ is written by . 17 (A) Socrates (B) Plato (C) Aristotle (D) Rousseau 2. ______________is regarded as the father of Political Science. (A) Plato (B) Socrates (C) Aristotle (D) Machiavelli 3. _____________said “Political Science begins and ends with state”. (A) Laski (B) Green (C) Seeley (D) Garner 4. _______________regarded Political Science as master science. (A) Aristotle (B) Lord Bryee (C) Seeley (D) Humme ANSWERS: 1.(B) 2.(C) 3. (D) 4.(A) www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Frequently Asked Questions 18  Scope of Sociology is wider than Political Science”. Examine.  ‘Political Science and History are dependent”. Examine.  Discuss the relationship between Political Science and Sociology.  Examine the relationship between Political Science and History.  Examine the relationship between Political Science and Economics. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

REFERENCES 19  Asirvatham. Eddy, Political Theory, 1957. Barker, Ernest, Political Thought in England. Brown, Ivor, English Political Theory, 1929. Catlin, G.E.G., Systematic Politics.  Garner, W., Political Science and Government, 1955, The Word Press, Calcutta. Ciettell. J.W., Political Science, 1956. Giddings. Franklin. H., Principles of Sociology. Gilchrist, R.N., Principles of Political Science, 1961. Ginsberg, The Psychology of Society, 1951. Heckscher, Gunnar, Study of Comparative Government and Politics, 1957. Herbert, Samuel, Practical Ethics, 1935. Joad. C.E.M., Guide to the Philosophy of Morals and Politics. Lippmann, Walter, Preface to Politics, 1913. Lipset, S.M. (Ed.). Politics and the Social Sciences, 1969, Oxford University Press. New York. Lipson, Leslie, The Great Issues of Politics: An Introduction to Political Science, 1967, Jaico Publications, Bombay. www.cuidol.in Unit-2 (BAQ110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

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