Who among the following is not a proponent of Political theory as a Science ?

Correct option is A

Leo Strauss was a strong critic of the scientific approach to political theory. He argued that political philosophy should focus on normative questions about justice, ethics, and the good life rather than attempting to apply empirical or behavioral scientific methods to political inquiry. Strauss believed that the positivist and behaviouralist approaches, which sought to make political science a value-free, empirical discipline, led to the loss of moral and philosophical depth in political studies.
In contrast, scholars such as David Easton, George Catlin, and Robert Dahl were proponents of political science as an empirical discipline. They emphasized the need to study politics using scientific methods, including data collection, analysis, and hypothesis testing.

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David Easton (Option b):
Known for his "systems theory" of politics, Easton viewed political science as a discipline that should study how political systems function systematically using empirical methods.
His work "The Political System" (1953) advocated for behaviouralism in political science.

George Catlin (Option c):
A key figure in the development of political science as an empirical discipline, Catlin emphasized the distinction between political philosophy and political science.
He supported the scientific study of political behavior and institutions.

Robert Dahl (Option d):
A major contributor to the empirical study of democracy and pluralism, Dahl used scientific methods to analyze political power and governance.
His work "Who Governs?" (1961) is a classic in political science, utilizing empirical research to study power structures in society.