The discussion about the normative and empirical approaches is very important today.

• Normative Approach: This looks at what "should" happen. It's all about fairness and ethics in politics.
• Empirical Approach: This looks at what "is" really happening. It studies how people behave in politics and how political systems work.

Today’s problems need a mix of both. We can’t just forget about our values while dealing with issues like inequality. Using facts and data helps us support our beliefs and create better policies.