Understand that politics is not just 'dirty tricks' by politicians, but the fundamental way society organizes itself and negotiates collective decisions.
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Hook contrasting the negative view of politics with its necessity.
Many people say "I stay away from politics" because they associate it with scams, false promises, and manipulation. Yet, no society can survive without it, as it is the fundamental way we form organizations and negotiate collective decisions. Why the paradox?
Visual contrast of politics as corruption vs collective decision making.
Explanation of human uniqueness and why politics arises.
Human beings are unique because we possess reason and the ability to reflect on our actions.
Unlike other species, we use language to communicate our innermost desires and debate what is considered "good" or desirable for society. This human capacity to think, share ideas, and talk about our collective future is the very root of political theory.
Retrieval practice on the core definition and Gandhi's quote.
Mahatma Gandhi once observed that politics envelops us like the coils of a , and there is no other way out but to wrestle with it. Politics is not just what politicians do; it involves the multiple that go on in society through which collective are made. No society can exist without some form of political organization to take into account the multiple needs and of its members. Among various social institutions, play an important part, and how they function is a major focus of politics. However, politics is not confined to government affairs; it affects our lives deeply when leaders determine economic, foreign, and policy. When citizens disagree with government actions, they organize campaigns and demonstrations to persuade the government to change the existing .