Importance of Political Science
Importance of Political Science
Let’s
start off with a basic understanding of the subject. Political science is a social science which
deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts, and
political behaviour. Is it important? It very much is.
When we study Political Science, we learn about how political power is distributed, how
different governments operate and interact, how rules are made and enforced. We explore
both the "who" of politics (such as politicians, international organizations, and the public) and
the "how" (such as elections, political institutions, and public administration). Politics affects
virtually every aspect of our lives, including the availability of education, jobs, housing and
healthcare. Whether countries are at war or at peace depends both on what governments do
and who supports them.
Now, if we’re to talk about specific points of importance, here’s a few of them:
The primary aim of the study of Political Science is to inculcate knowledge of the State, its origin, nature,
structure and functions. Knowledge about the State is of great significance to modern man.
The administrators, political leaders and diplomats, who conduct the affairs of the State, also require sound
knowledge of Political Science in order to perform their functions with efficiency. An administrator who has no
knowledge of Political Science is bound to be a failure. The principles and norms established in political science
are of immense utility and value to the executives, legislators and judges. It’s a science required
However, apart from these utilitarian considerations, the acquisition of knowledge of political science enriches
one’s mind and widens one’s intellectual horizon. In order to know what is happening in the world around us at
least an elementary knowledge of political science is necessary. In the modern age an individual cannot lead an
isolated life. Each country has to maintain relations with other countries of the world.
The study of Political Science has assumed special importance in modern times in all democratic countries. The
success of democracy depends upon the political consciousness of its people. The study of political science
makes people conscious of their rights and duties. It also makes them vigilant and unless the citizens of a
country are vigilant, alert, intelligent and patriotic; there is no possibility of successful working of democracy in
The study of Political Science is valuable for creating good citizenship and securing unity of the nation. It makes
citizens conscious of national, objectives and goals. Laski said that good citizenship implies “the contribution of
one’s instructed judgment to public good”. It can be developed by the study of political science. Political Science
Political science also teaches the lesson of co-operation, adjustment and toleration. Society cannot prosper
without cooperation. Man should learn how to co-operate and adjust himself with his fellow-beings. People of all
walks of life should co-operate for the better development of the country. Toleration is also necessary in society.
Thus, the study of Political Science has special importance in all countries. Its study helps us to understand the
mechanism and constitutional systems of modern government. The principles of government, the domestic and
foreign policies of the nation. the legislature, executive and judiciary of different countries, etc. are studied in
Political Science. The principles of liberty, equality and fraternity are also made clear by the study of political
science. Keeping in mind its importance and utilitarian value, Aristotle regarded Political Science as “the supreme