The study of the nature of politics involves the analysis of a plethora of various individual components that collectively shape the overall political theories of great political philosophers throughout history. Politics is the pursuit of achieving a strong, just, and successful system of government, including the distribution of power and economic structure. The progression and evolution of political theory is made evident through the study of great minds such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, and even more recent entities such as those of the founding fathers of the United States. As civilizations and societies have advanced, the political systems that govern those civilizations have also adapted to meet the needs of the time. Despite the large time span between the eras of these philosophers, there are some aspects of their works and theories that are timeless and common among them. They all analyzed man's innate behavior and its effects on political systems. Themes of human nature, justice and virtue, freedom, roles and rights of citizens were common components, just to name a few. More strictly speaking, however, words such as liberty, or liberty, virtue, and selfishness, had a resounding meaning throughout the works of these philosophers. These terms are rather vague out of context and therefore require deeper investigation to understand their meaning in political theory. First, the most resonant theme throughout politics and the work of the political theorists cited is human nature, which includes man's inherent and innate tendencies and behaviors. It seems to be generally accepted that human beings are, by nature, selfish creatures who act and decide in a rationalized way in... middle of paper... citizens not only to understand their rights and freedoms, but to employ them in a way that benefits society and, in turn, themselves. Politics is an ever-progressing science that pursues perfection in a matter where perfection may never be found, but a huge problem that amplifies this in modern society is the ignorance of large numbers of people, and it is a problem which can be solved through the emphasis of politics in education. It could be argued that politics, because it defines how we live, is as important a science as mathematics and biology. It can be introduced at an early age and allow children, teenagers and college students to engage in political science early. We have seen many great inventions and ideas from young minds in the field of technology, and it is high time that a young and brilliant mind finds an improvement in our political structure.