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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 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.
Emotivism
Philosophy; Political philosophy
The theory that moral (and other) value judgments are expressions of emotions, attitudes, and feelings.
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.
