To what extent does behaviouralism enrich the scientific study of political phenomena? Discuss with reference to Charlesworth’s view regarding the methodological pluralism of Political Science.

Introduction The behavioural revolution represents one of the most significant methodological transformations in the history of Political Science. Emerging primarily in the United States during the mid-twentieth century, behaviouralism sought to transform Political Science from a predominantly historical, legal, and philosophical discipline into an empirical and scientific study of political behaviour. Dissatisfied with traditional approaches … Continue reading To what extent does behaviouralism enrich the scientific study of political phenomena? Discuss with reference to Charlesworth’s view regarding the methodological pluralism of Political Science.