In what ways is the study of political theory useful for us? Identify four ways in which the political theory can be useful to us?

Explanation

Political theory advocates the various views to be needed as science or art.
As a science: The following functions of political theory has been propounded by David Easton as a science:
1. A political theory ensures analytical scheme which renders research meaningful and describes the mutual relations of political variables.
2. The comparative study of various researchers verify the conclusions and reveal the areas to be required more empirical work.
3. A relative consistent concepts make research more reliable.
As a social and natural entity:
In the words of Wright and Mills:
1. It is an ideology ofjustified practices to make criticism and to determine policies.
2. It prepares goals and guidelines for aspirations and policies made at various levels of ideals.
3. It prepares strategies and programmes to meet both the ends and means.
4. It assumes the formation of society and conflicts to be arisen in the society as well as solutions to the particular conflicts.
Conclusion: Political theory can be concluded as a collection of systems and analysis of political data. It also aims to achieve a better world of politics.