Theories of Origin of State :

Theory of Divine Origin :

 It will show us how despotic kingship was justified.

It’s History:

The theory Explanation:

The theory of divine origin can be summed up in three basic ideas:

- The state is created by God

- The kings are divinely appointed
- They are answerable to God alone for their rule and to no any human
authority. In other words
The Divine Rights of King :
Criticism:

The theory is refuted on these grounds:

3. It is dangerous because it justifies not only misrule and tyranny of the kings but
also engenders the passivism and conservatism among the people. In short , it
ignores human effort and reason to develop and perfect the state and other
political institution.

4. The theory explains only monarchical form of government.

Conclusion:

It had some value in the past, it secured peace

The Theory of force:

Purpose of theory:

The theory of force has been advanced for two purposes:

- To explain how the state originated

- And, how it was maintained afterwards.
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