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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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 favor of a society based on voluntary cooperation and free association of individuals and groups.

Capitalism

Philosophy; Political philosophy

An economic system in which ownership of the means of production and distribution is maintained mostly by private individuals and corporations.

communitarian

Philosophy; Political philosophy

One who holds that there is a common good defined by one's society, the attainment of which has priority over individual liberty.

Conservatism

Philosophy; Political philosophy

A political philosophy based on respect for established institutions and traditions and that favors preservation of the status quo over social experimentation.