The father of political science is Aristotle. He is credited with providing the first practical definition of political science and is known for his systematic analysis of government structures and political behavior. Aristotle's work, especially his book Politics , laid the foundation for political theory by discussing citizenship, different forms of government, and the idea of the common good. His classification of governments into monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy was pioneering and continues to influence political science today
. While Niccolò Machiavelli is often called the father of modern political science due to his focus on political realism and power dynamics, Aristotle remains the foundational figure in the classical study of political science
