The Resurgence of Political Theory and Philosophy in the 20th

question 4

Multiple Choice

The resurgence of political theory and philosophy in the 20th century and into the present day has been characterized by ______.

• A) the study of institutions and how they influence behavior
• B) the debate whether the purpose of political science is to produce scientific knowledge or knowledge of what is good or bad, just or unjust
• C) a reconsidering of the role and purpose of the state, justice, and the social contract
• D) the understanding and explanation of human and political action

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Definitions:

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations accept that power is distributed unequally.

Symbolic Elements

Components or aspects of something that represent or stand for something else, often carrying particular meanings or messages.

Shared Emotions

Feelings or emotions experienced collectively by a group of people in response to specific stimuli or events.

Monomyth

A term that represents a common template in narratives around the world, where a hero goes on an adventure, faces a crisis, wins a victory, and then comes home transformed.