Discussion Post: Emergence and Development of the Social Sciences
Before doing this task, read, study and analyze block 3, pages 48 to 55, of the text Introduction to the social sciences: Series based on competencies and values. Then do the following:
A. Make a search for information in the Virtual Library and other resources that you consider pertinent on the following thinkers. Consult at least two sources. You can use the module's resources.
a. Philosophical stance
i. Plato
ii. Aristotle
b. Historical-political position
i. Nicholas Machiavelli
c. Legal position (law)
i. Thomas Hobbes
ii. John Locke
iii. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
B. Then, describe the contribution of each to the emergence and development of political science.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.