Lesson 2 What is politics?
Understanding what politics is and why it is a universal human activity has been a challenge to thinkers from the time of the ancient Greeks to the present day. This lesson introduces you to how people across time and cultures have attempted to define, assess, or characterize politics and politicians.
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Discuss various conceptions of politics and identify the major characteristics and purposes of politics.
- Examine the extent to which politics is an inherent part of the human condition.
- Analyze attitudes toward politics and explore the potential causes of them.
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