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Political philosophy
Political philosophy is the study of topics such as liberty, justice, rights, laws, and the enforcement of legal code.
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Political philosophy
Adhvaryu priest
Philosophy; Political philosophy
One of the priests officiating at a sacrifice, his duty being to measure the ground, builds the altar; prepare the sacrificial vessels, etc. While he is engaged in these duties, hymns from the ...
Anarchism
Philosophy; Political philosophy
A utopian political theory that seeks to eliminate all authority and state rule in favour of a society based on voluntary cooperation and free association of individuals and groups.
Socialism
Philosophy; Political philosophy
The theory that communal ownership of land, capital, and he means of production is the best way of serving the common good.
Normative ethics
Philosophy; Political philosophy
A system of moral value judgments together with their justifications.
Analytic philosophy
Philosophy; Political philosophy
The predominant twentieth-century philosophical tradition in English-speaking countries; analytic philosophy has its roots in British empiricism and holds that analysis is the proper method of ...
Contractarian theory
Philosophy; Political philosophy
The political theory according to which a legitimate states exists only by virtue of an agreement or "contract" among the subjects of the state.
Conservatism
Philosophy; Political philosophy
A political philosophy based on respect for established institutions and traditions and that favours preservation of the status quo over social experimentation.
