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Alfred Cobban
Critic of Western political theory's decline.
Value Freedom
Scientific approach avoiding moral judgments.
Relativism
Belief in multiple valid perspectives.
Disengagement from Political Facts
Separation of theory from practical politics.
Behavioral Revolution
Shift to scientific methods in political science.
Metatheoretical Themes
Philosophical discussions on theory's foundations.
Theoretical Divide
Separation of political theory and empirical research.
Political Theory's Roots
Originated from early 20th-century American scholars.
Progressive Political Science
Focus on democratic values and reforms.
German Influence
European scholars' critiques reshaped American political thought.
Émigré Scholars
Refugees influencing American political theory.
Critique of Liberalism
Skepticism towards liberal democracy's effectiveness.
Decline of Theory-Science Alliance
Separation of theoretical and scientific approaches post-1950s.
Behavioralism
Emphasis on empirical research in political science.
Empirical Political Facts
Data-driven analysis of political behavior.
Normative Theory
Theories prescribing how politics should be.
Descriptive Ideas
Theories explaining how politics operates.
Causal Ideas
Theories identifying causes of political phenomena.
Evaluative Ideas
Theories assessing political systems' effectiveness.
American Political Science
Discipline focused on empirical and practical solutions.
Historical Tradition
Continuity of political thought from Plato onward.
Critique of Science
Questioning the relationship between science and politics.
Political Practice
Application of political theory to real-world issues.
Behavioral Movement
Promoted scientific methods in political science.
Crisis in Political Theory
Erosion of theoretical and empirical political science.
Philosophical Influence
Philosophy shaped social sciences' justification and critique.
Natural Science Model
Dominant political science model pre-1950s.
Shift in 1950s-1960s
Political science sought to redefine its scientific identity.
Political Theory's Role
Central to debates surrounding behavioralism.
Ideological Underpinnings
Behavioral movement defended liberalism and American institutions.
Metatheoretical Self-Consciousness
Introduced self-awareness in political science theory.
Theory as Science's Hallmark
Theory defined and legitimized political science.
Scientific Legitimacy Continues
Political science maintained legitimacy through scientific methods.
Long-Term Impact
Behavioral revolution influenced political theory's distinct evolution.
Harold Lasswell
Key figure in political science transformation.
Abraham Kaplan
Influential in behavioral movement and empirical research.
David Easton
Criticized traditional political theory's relevance.
Traditional Political Theory
Study of historical political ideas from Plato onward.
Impoverishment of Tradition
Easton claimed historical scholars lacked contemporary relevance.
Theoretical Revolution
Easton's call to revitalize political theory's relevance.
Parasitic Historicism
Easton's term for excessive focus on historical context.
Hyper Factualism
Critique of overly simplistic empirical methods.
Crude Empiricism
Easton's term for inadequate empirical analysis.
Generalized Theory
Easton's vision for a framework in political study.
Contemporary Political Concerns
Modern issues not addressed by historical political theory.
Criticism of Easton
Misleading critique of figures like George Sabine.
Sabine
Scholar linking political theory and science.
Behavioralism
Focus on scientific, empirical political study.
Leo Strauss
Critic of behavioralism, emphasized political philosophy.
Hannah Arendt
Political theorist opposing American behavioralism.
Eric Voegelin
Critic of behavioralism, emphasized historical context.
Postwar Influences
Shift in political theory due to European ideas.
Traditional Political Theory
Historical approach to understanding politics.
Behavioral Critique
Criticism of traditional theory by behavioralists.
Ideological Divide
Split between behavioralists and traditionalists.
Metatheory
Study of political theory's conceptual framework.
Theoretical Controversy
Disagreements on politics and political theory.
Classic Texts
Historical works essential for political theory.
Myth of Tradition
Assumptions about a coherent political theory history.
Political Tradition
Organic development of political thought over time.
Political Science Evolution
Development influenced by behavioralism and traditionalism.
Critique of Liberal Values
Traditionalists' opposition to behavioralist principles.
Political Crises
Contemporary issues addressed through historical theory.
Great Dialogue
Ongoing discussion among significant political thinkers.
Historical Context
Understanding politics through past political ideas.
Behavioralists
Scholars advocating empirical methods in political science.
Traditionalists
Defenders of historical political theory's relevance.
Political Theory's Purpose
Debate on the role of political theorizing.
Political Identity
Evolving understanding of political science and theory.
Great Dialogue
A centuries-spanning conversation among political theorists.
Dynamic Conversation
Literature viewed as interactive among thinkers.
Myth of the Tradition
Historical narrative key to modern political understanding.
Pathology of Modernity
Analysis of decline from classical ideals to modernity.
Crisis of Western Politics
Contemporary issues explained through historical political thought.
Institutionalization of Political Theory
Formation of a structured field by the 1970s.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Integration of historical and scientific political studies.
Traditionalists
Scholars defending historical political theory's relevance.
Mythical Narrative
Connection of classic texts to modern political issues.
Metatheoretical Debates
Discussions on studying political theory's methodology.
Therapeutic Political Theory
Deconstructing and reconstructing modern political ideas.
Goal of Political Theory
Uncover insights to address modern political crises.
Mythology of Political Theory
Elevating key ideas to world-historical significance.
Heir to Tradition
Contemporary theory seen as successor to classical thought.
Theoretical Dimension
Political theory linked deeply to political action.
Determinative Historical Forces
Political ideas shape modern politics through classic texts.
Transcendental Truths
Political theory accessing deeper truths about politics.
Behavioralism
Scientific methodology applied to political theory.
Methodological Unity of Science
Belief in consistent scientific methods across disciplines.
Verifiability of Empirical Science
Empirical claims can be tested; evaluative claims cannot.
Natural Science Model
Political science modeled after natural scientific methods.
Generalization in Science
Organizing facts into theoretical constructs.
Behavioralism
A systematic approach emphasizing empirical data.
Logical Positivism
Philosophy focusing on observable phenomena.
Logical Empiricism
Philosophy combining logic and empirical evidence.
Scientism
Belief in the universal applicability of scientific methods.
General Theory of Politics
Aimed to model politics like natural sciences.
Philosophical Methodology
Study of methods used in philosophy.
Research Practices
Actual methods employed in scientific research.
Empirical Verification
Confirming theories through observable evidence.
Operational Definitions
Specific definitions used to measure variables.
