Analyze the fundamental questions that inform political theory and theorists
Analyze the fundamental questions that inform political theory and theorists
Political Theorists throughout history have developed their theories in response to some basic perennial questions about society and how human beings relate to each other within social systems (polities). Such basic questions as “What is justice?” or “What is authority?” have led to some of the most far-reaching and comprehensive political theories through the ages, many of which still have a heavy influence on our society (and thus on the way we conduct our personal lives) to the present day. Just think of the difference Marxist theory and Democratic theory as regards the rights and responsibilities of the individual, and how those theories formed the basis of the defining ideological conflict of the 20th century, the Cold War.
In this first unit, you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation, in which you are asked to identify the basic perennial questions underlying political theories that are the theorists attempt to answer them. Upon identifying each question, you will be asked to explain how each question relates to the various theories discussed in your readings for this week. This assignment provides you with a valuable orientation in the interrogative framework surrounding political theory, and will help you when studying specific theories within that framework of perennial questions. Keep in mind, your primary goal is to identify other theorists’ answers to these questions, not to answer them yourselves at this point.
Each slide heading is a Perennial Question:
Slide 1 – Title slide
Slide 2 – Define the concept perennial question
Slides 3 thru 10 – 1 slide for each perennial question
Each perennial question slide has three points addressing three main issues that particular question is meant to address
In the “notes” section under each slide, explain how the various concepts from Chapter 1 of the text apply to that particular perennial question.
Click here to download the pre-formatted template for your presentation. Use of this template is optional. You are welcome to create your own if you choose.
Length should be 11 slides, excluding cover page and references; in 10-12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
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Definition of the concept Perennial Question
A perennial question can be defined as an eternal question that has disturbed and stumped men throughout the ages. The question may have been answered or not. In politics, a lot of questions exist on how rule is administered and how different governments and people exercise control on the others. These questions have led to different political scholars developing theories to answer certain perennial questions…………………………
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