Current debates in political science focus primarily on striking a proper balance between empirical data and normative concerns. Based on your new knowledge gained during this module, explain your view of the appropriate role of the scientific method in political science research. Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of using empirical methods in the study of political science. Assess whether the scientific method allows political scientists to study the “big” questions of politics such as justice, freedom, and the nature of democracy. When writing your post, make reference to at least one of the articles you read in this module.
Read about the recent debate on the role of empirical methodology in political science. * “Perestroika” Lost: Why the Latest “Reform” Movement in Political Science Should Fail * Should We Make Political Science More of a Science or More About Politics?
