Modern history is littered with stories of political violence as it has become endemic in modern times. But the concept of political violence is not new as it has existed since ancient times. Aristotle also maintained that political violence has a moral and ethical dimension. Political violence generally arises from some social tensions and it […]
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Civil disobedience is an important part of modern political theory as it is regarded as a vital element of the power structure prevalent in modern times. This theory was mainly propounded by Martin Luther King, Tolstoy, and Mahatma Gandhi. On highlighting the significance of Gandhism in civil disobedience, Dr. Daisaku Ikeda said, “As we approach
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Legitimation is an important instrument of any political system of a country. It acts as a litmus test for the state’s power as the state has to pass the test as its very sustenance and continuation is dependent upon it. The political power and authority boil down to legitimation, which is acceptance of the authority
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The concept of power is a key concept in Political Science, and it became more important in the wake of increasing conflicts in society and the growing need for their resolution. Every society is beset with many diversities and conflicts, ranging from ethnic to religious, from linguistic to geographical, and other diversities. However, the most
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State is an important concept in the arena of Political Science it was a central concept till the emergence of the Behaviorist movement. The Behaviorists disputed the centrality of the state and treated power as the most important concept in Political Science. The idea of state is related to the growth and development of human
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Sovereignty is a juristic concept meaning supreme and final power. It means the highest of the supreme authority. It also denotes that none is above or beyond it, and everyone has to abide by it. Sovereignty is a very popular concept in the modern world, as various powers are trying to dominate the world order,
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Sovereignty is a juristic concept meaning supreme and final power. It means the highest of the supreme authority. It also denotes that none is above or beyond it, and everyone has to abide by it. Sovereignty is a very popular concept in the modern world, as various powers are trying to dominate the world order,
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Citizenship can be defined in the words of Laski, “Is the contribution of one’s instructed judgment to the public good”. Thus, a citizen who enjoys certain rights and privileges owes allegiance to a state and contributes to the public good through creative judgment. The word ‘citizen’ can be traced back to Greek city-states when Aristotle
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Citizenship can be defined in the words of Laski, “Is the contribution of one’s instructed judgment to the public good”. Thus, a citizen who enjoys certain rights and privileges owes allegiance to a state and contributes to the public good through creative judgment. The word ‘citizen’ can be traced back to Greek city-states when Aristotle
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Duty plays a significant role in a democracy. Duties are just certain laws or regulations a citizen must follow, although these duties may or may not be enforceable by law. Duties are nothing but correlative of rights. So, if a citizen wants to enjoy the rights granted and sanctioned by the state, he is obliged
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