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Introduction Politics can be understood from different perspectives, including  Politics as a science and politics as an art. While politics as a science emphasises the systematic study of political institutions, political behaviour, power relations and government policies through observation, research and analysis, politics as an art focuses on the practical skills, techniques, strategies and judgement required to manage public affairs. Politics as an art refers to the practical application of knowledge, experience, wisdom, creativity, intuition, persuasion and negotiation in the exercise of political authority. It concerns how political actors use their abilities to acquire and maintain political power, formulate policies, resolve conflicts, influence public opinion and govern society effectively. The artistic dimension of politics arises partly from the complexity of human behaviour. Human beings differ in their beliefs, values, interests, emotions, cultural backgrounds and exp...

Introduction Over the years, the nature of political studies has generated intense intellectual controversy, particularly between two major schools of thought: the traditionalists and the behaviorists. At the core of this debate lies a fundamental question: Can  politics truly be regarded as a science? While some scholars strongly affirm this position, others remain skeptical, arguing that politics lacks the essential attributes that define scientific inquiry. To properly address this debate, it is imperative to first understand the meaning of science. Science is commonly defined as a systematic process involving observation, identification, verification, experimentation and theoretical explanation of natural phenomena. Simply put, science represents an organized body of knowledge governed by established methods and procedures for discovering truth. Supporting this view, the American humorist Josh Billings (1818–1885) famously described science as “the literature of truth,” emphas...