There is much importance in the study of Political Theory. The knowledge about politics, which controls a person’s activities even before the start of his life to even after his death is inevitable.
Its importance can be given thus:
a. Political theories give a philosophical base for the political activities.
b. Political theories help in placing administration (government), rule of law, dispensation of justice, etc. which are essential features of a nation, in a definite and organized framework.
c. They help in understanding and evaluating past experiences and historical events.
d. It is through political theories that technical terms are interpreted and they are given precision and clarity.
e. Political theories support the building of a political system beyond the consideration of time and terrain to ensure a creative political life.
f. Philosophy is the highest form of human thought and wisdom. Political theories are the essence of constant searches trying to elevate human life to an ideal level of perfection.
g. All the creative and practical human activities need two essential things: the support of moral values and a theoretical base. Political theories make these available
