Who was the first among modern political scientists to challenge the traditional view?

The correct answer is Laswell.

Key Points

• The traditional view of Political Science was first challenged by some the modern political scientist including Harald Laswell, David Eatson, Caitlin, etc.
• The branch of political science that emphasizes scientific methods of study, and attempts to draw scientific conclusions in political science, is called the modern perspective of political science.
• Laswell wrote the books Psychopathology and Politics (1930) and Power and Personality (1948).
• He combined power-related ideas with Freudian psychological concepts.
• He believed that while "normal" people had no compulsion for political position, politicians were unbalanced individuals with an excessive need for power.

Additional Information

• Approach of Modern Political Scientist-
  • They try to draw conclusions from empirical data.
  • They went beyond the study of political structures and their historical analysis.
  • They believe in the modern approach to interdisciplinary study.
  • They emphasizes scientific methods of study and research