1st Edition

Politics The Master Science

By H. Victor Wiseman Copyright 1969
118 Pages
by Routledge

118 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1969, Politics explores the growing inclination of political scientists to render their work more ‘scientific.’ Aristotle defined politics as ‘the master science,’ viewing it as an activity rooted in knowledge and understanding. Professor Wiseman examines this activity, tracing the evolution of political studies, with particular focus on American political science, which has... Read more

Preface Introduction 1. The Development of Political Science: From ‘Government’ to ‘Politics’ 2. The Meaning of Science 3. Towards A Science of Politics 4. Politics as Practical Art 5. The Present and Future State of the Master Science Further Reading Index

Biography

H. Victor Wiseman