Political philosophy

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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Conservatism

Political systems; Political philosophy

Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports minimal and gradual change in society.

Kleptocracy, alternatively cleptocracy or kleptarchy, is a term applied to a government that takes advantage of governmental corruption to extend the personal wealth and political power of government ...

Lumpenbourgeoisie

Political systems; Political philosophy

Lumpenbourgeoisie is a term used primarily in the context of colonial and neocolonial elites in Latin America, which became heavily dependent and supportive of the (neo) colonial powers.

Logocracy

Political systems; Political philosophy

Logocracy is the rule of - or government by - words. It is derived from the Greek λόγος (logos) - "word" and from κράτος (kratos) - to "govern". The term can be used either positively, ironically or ...

Meritocracy

Political systems; Political philosophy

Meritocracy is a system of government or other organisation wherein appointments are made and responsibilities assigned to individuals based upon demonstrated intelligence and ability (merit).

Geniocracy

Political systems; Political philosophy

Geniocracy is the framework for a system of government which was first proposed by Rael (leader of the International Raëlian Movement) in 1977 and which advocates problem-solving and creative ...

Ethnocracy

Political systems; Political philosophy

Ethnocracy is a form of government where representatives of a particular ethnic group hold a number of government posts disproportionately large to the percentage of the total population that the ...