PERSPECTIVES ON THE DECLINE AND REVIVAL OF THE POLITICAL THEORY: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS FROM VARIOUS POLITICAL SCIENTISTS IN THE 20TH CENTURY

Abstract

This thorough analysis explores the evolving political theory paradigms over the 20th century, characterized by its early fall and later resurgence. Early in the century, there was a noticeable move away from classical political theory and toward a more behavioral, empirical approach that placed an emphasis on statistics and actual political activity. This change in direction, which was primarily brought about by behavioralism's ascent, was seen to be detrimental to conventional political theory since it ignored the normative and philosophical elements of politics.

This research paper looks at how, in the later half of the century, global ideas were incorporated into political theory, taking cultural variety and globalization into account. It draws attention to the profound effects of social and technical developments on the development of political theory, including the introduction of mass media and the internet as well as social movements. This examination highlights the political theory's continued applicability and importance in tackling modern problems, such as multiculturalism, identity politics, and the intricacies of democracy in an international setting. The article offers a sophisticated interpretation of the peaks and valleys of political theory during the 20th century, highlighting the field's dynamic character and vital importance in understanding and resolving the complex nature of political occurrences.

Keywords: Paradigms, 20th Century, Political Theory, Behavioralism, Msulticulturalism