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paradigms in political science  

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  • A paradigm is a constellation of scientific theories, values, and methods shared by the members of the scientific community, forging a disciplinary matrix and excluding any other theory. The word is of Greek origin and emerged in philosophical literature in the 15th century. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Paradigms in Political Science]

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