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science of politics  

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  • Attempts to develop a science of politics in the broadest sense of the term can be traced back to Aristotle. His thought on politics combines an emphasis on empirical analysis of systems of government with a teleological ontology and ethical considerations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Science of Politics]

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