Understand that politics is not just 'dirty tricks' by politicians, but the fundamental way society organizes itself and negotiates collective decisions.
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.