A short essay describing what "Political Power" is.

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Political science is a very complex and elaborate science. The concept of political power, considered by the Renaissance philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli as the core of political science, seems to lack a definitive explanation even with the presence of theories such as: the biological, the psychological, the cultural, the rational, and the irrational. Many would take the defense of a theory over another, but on the other hand, these theories can be considered as complementary. The …

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…authority such as Hitler that would provide it with hope of a brighter and stronger future. Unfortunately this kind of system deteriorates into a tyranny at a rapid pace. But then again, a society similar to the post-French Revolution society, would lean towards a more rational system by seeking a person that would "maximize there interests" and naturally improve there lifestyle. In conclusion, all these theories are part of an endlessly evolving phenomenon: Political Power.