The Challenge of Politics
Fifth Edition
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
- Identify five key themes in politics.
- Discuss the theme of political obligation and the moral life.
- Describe the tension between liberty and authority in political life.
- Discuss the burden of freedom in political life.
- Explain the theme of political power.
- Recognize the value of accurate information and reasonable assumptions in political decision making.