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Political philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about the state, government, politics, liberty, property, rights, law and the enforcement of a legal code by authority: what they are, why they are needed, what makes a government legitimate, what rights and freedoms it should protect and why, what form it should take and why, what the law is, and what duties citizens owe to a legitimate government, if any, and when it may be legitimately overthrown—if ever. In a vernacular sense, the term "political philosophy" often refers to a general view, or specific ethic, belief or attitude, about politics that does not necessarily belong to the technical discipline of philosophy.
Two central concerns of political philosophy have been the political economy by which property rights are defined and access to capital is regulated, and the rules of truth and evidence that determine judgements in the law. Theories of criminal justice often derive in part from view of these concerns.
History of political philosophy
The classical period
Political philosophy most broadly concerns the nature and forms of power; more specifically, it involves the principles for proper governance. More on [ Political philosophy ]
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It's a sudra critique of hindutva philosophy, culture and political economy.
nvkarthik (Karthik Nilagiri) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:40:08 -0000
It's a sudra critique of hindutva philosophy, culture and political economy.
@ivbaoshi Political Science, but i'm VERY interested in philosophy. And economics.
DarthNader (Nader A) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:02:39 -0000
@ivbaoshi Political Science, but i'm VERY interested in philosophy. And economics.
@DarthNader meant, what is your overall focus in studies? political science or philosophy?
ivbaoshi (Fiona A.S. (å®ç³)) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:00:53 -0000
@DarthNader meant, what is your overall focus in studies? political science or philosophy?
Top political philosophy books of the noughties â Crooked Timber http://j.mp/5hAh6b
thisisauser (Soo Kwok Heng) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:58:55 -0000
Top political philosophy books of the noughties — Crooked Timber http://j.mp/5hAh6b
@mantis8585 political Philosophy & religion differ very little and govts support those beliefs and impose them violently. Bottom line.
Twattertale (Paul) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:53:14 -0000
@mantis8585 political Philosophy & religion differ very little and govts support those beliefs and impose them violently. Bottom line.
@nicholaswyoung haha. So how would you describe your political philosophy?
jwsherrod (John Sherrod) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:05:53 -0000
@nicholaswyoung haha. So how would you describe your political philosophy?
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A Rational Life - Several pages discussing the aspects of individuals living in groups and the issues of governance. Topics include, Public Choice, Vagueness, Paradoxes, Social Dilemmas, Liberty, and Personal.
America In Crisis: The Triumph of Political Correctness - Essay by Wm. B. Fankboner, an analysis of political correctness and its more sinister effects on American society.
An Ideological Division - Offering non-traditional definitions of conservatism, liberalism, libertarianism, socialism, and the role of the moderate
Meta Description: [ An analysis of American political beliefs presented by the Capitalist Conservative Republican Homepage and the Bill Clintongate Scandal Page. ]
Biblical Theocracy - Topics discussed include Aristotle's politics, pros and cons of Christian Democracy, the practical possibility of theocracy.
Conservativism and Christian Democracy - Text of a speech by David Willetts, Conservative MP for Havant (UK), tracing the history of the conservative and Christian Democracy movements and contrasting their origins, aims, and directions, particularly in regard to public services.
Constitutionalism - Philosophical survey of the idea that government should be limited in its powers by law; from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Wil Waluchow.
Equality - Survey of social and political equality; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Stefan Gosepath.
External Evolution of Human Species - A site based on books written by the sites author on the evolution of human organization: by its size (through tribe, city-state, state, and empire) and by its quality (through monarchy and republic).
Meta Description: [ author exposes moral values of bureaucrats, commoners, and slaves, picturing the human evolution: by size - tribe, city-state, state, and empire; and by quality - monarchy and republic ]
Foundations of Political Theory - Foundations of Political Theory organized section of the American Political Science Association
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From State to Free-State - Paper on changes in the meaning of the words republic and commonwealth in the 17th and 18th centuries. By William R. Everdell and first published in 1987 at the 7th ISECS, Budapest.
Hierarchic Democracy and the Necessity of Mass Civil Disobediance - Ted Honderich on how gross differentials in economic power, and hence political power, make a mockery of conventional assumptions about liberal democracy, as practiced in the United States and Britain.
How to Make Russia a Normal Country - Publication by Matthew Maly on Russian transition to democracy and market economy. Bio, resume, articles and books.
Meta Description: [ This website is dedicated to Matthew Maly's books and articles on Russian transition to democracy and market economy ]
Identities: How Governed, Who Pays? - Serialized amateur study of group identity politics, social conflict, and political philosophy in history by H.B. Paksoy.
Meta Description: [ Identities: How Governed, Who Pays? by H.B. Paksoy ]
International Political Theory - Mailing list for anyone interested in discussing the intersection between international relations and political theory.
Meta Description: [ IntlPolTheory: International Political Theory ]
Neoliberalism - Attempts to summarise neoliberalism as a philosophy, not simply as economics.
Meta Description: [ Neoliberalism defined, and compared to classic political liberalism and market-liberalism. ]
On Equality - The many principles of equality foisted on egalitarianism, and their worth by Prof. Ted Honderich.
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Philosophy and Civil Society: Postmodern Civic Culture - The philosophical examination of the nature of civil society and civic culture in general. More specifically, it addresses the contemporary crisis of liberal democratic civic culture in the postmodern period.
Political Philosophy - Definitions for four main kinds of political philosophy by professor Duncan Richter.
Political Systems - All the major political systems explained, from anarchy through capitalism and socialism to theocracy.
Political Theory Daily Review - A portal weblog on political theory and philosophy, and is updated every weekday. Links to articles and essays that can be read free of charge and that are relevant to the field of political theory and broadly conceived to cover a wide range of subjects, perspectives, and methodologies. There are also several supporting pages that serve as guides for resources found online.
Meta Description: [ We are pleased to be working with Alfredo Perez as the editor of this extraordinary diary of events and ideas. His work at the Review has been recognized by thousands of faithful visitors, and Bookforum is proud to be associated with his efforts. The site also includes the complete contents of Bo... ]
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Political Theory in a Nutshell - University of Michigan, Department of Political Science work discussing life in ancient Greece.
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PoliticalThought.com - Links relevant to political philosophy and theorists. Including some book reviews.
Radical Centrism.org - About the philosophical basis of the Radical Middle movement. Manifesto, papers, and links.
Meta Description: [ Radical Centrism is defining a new political philosophy of the radical middle, in order to provide a unified framework for understanding and transforming the ideas and institutions of modern life ]
School of Cooperative Individualism - A website introducing visitors to the socio-political philosophy of cooperative individualism, as espoused by champions of individual liberty Thomas Paine, Henry George and others of like mind. The website also contains an internal search engine and extensive library of reference materials, readings, links to other websites and a discussion forum.
Serendipity: Liberty and Democracy - John Stuart Mill's essay On Liberty,other articles deaing with liberty, freedom and democracy.
Meta Description: [ Sections on the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, John Stuart Mill's Essay On Liberty, Gun Control, Defrauding America, The U.S. Constitution and Separation of Church and State. ]
Sovereignty - Modern notion of political authority of supreme authority within a territory; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Dan Philpott.
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The Briney Ethical Trust - A qualified public charity established to promote ethics in politics and government.
The Chains of the Consitution - Essay exploring the history of American constitutionalism.
Meta Description: [ Historical Foundations of American Constitutionalism ]
The Green Book - Political, Economic and Social basis of the 'Third Universal Theory' in the three parts of The Green Book, the philosophy of Muammar Al Qathafi.
Meta Description: [ The Green Book ]
The Nature of Pure Democracy - The nature and significance of the appearance of democracy in a civilization.
Meta Description: [ An explanation of the inspiration and nature of democracy and why its popular adoption signals the start of social decline. ]
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The problem of systematic manipulation in Austrian institutions of science and law - Essay by Josephine Papst, partly in german.
TYSK - The Philosophy of Government Department - Links to articles and essays on the formulation of the U.S. government from an original intent perspective.
Meta Description: [ Let us carry ourselves back to the time when The Constitution was adopted. ]
We Only Need One Law - Online book covering the structural limitations of democracy and opportunities for refinement.
Meta Description: [ Jefferson stated that the purpose of Government is to prevent men from injuring one another. Applying this concept in economics, personal liberty, use of natural resources. ]
Where are the Meek? - Essay by Barry Lenoardini suggesting a less mechanized approach to the pursuit of one's life. Author, table of contents and introduction.
Meta Description: [ Fresh Clean Day Publishing - features the book ]
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