SettingsPolitical theories
Ableism
Ableism (pronounced ey-buh-liz-uhm) is a form of discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities.
Ableism (pronounced ey-buh-liz-uhm) is a form of discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities.
Absolute monarchy
Absolute monarchy is a monarchical form of government in which the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and head of government; his or her powers are not limited by a ...
Absolute monarchy is a monarchical form of government in which the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and head of government; his or her powers are not limited by a ...
Agonism
Agonism is a political theory which emphasises the potentially positive aspects of certain (but not all) forms of political conflict.
Agonism is a political theory which emphasises the potentially positive aspects of certain (but not all) forms of political conflict.
Agrarian socialism
Agrarian socialism is a socioeconomic political system which combines an agrarian way of life with socialist economic policies.
Agrarian socialism is a socioeconomic political system which combines an agrarian way of life with socialist economic policies.
Amalgamation (race)
Amalgamation is a now largely archaic term for the intermarriage and interbreeding of different ethnicities or races.
Amalgamation is a now largely archaic term for the intermarriage and interbreeding of different ethnicities or races.
American exceptionalism
American exceptionalism is the theory that the United States is different from other countries in that it has a specific world mission to spread liberty and democracy.
American exceptionalism is the theory that the United States is different from other countries in that it has a specific world mission to spread liberty and democracy.
Anarchism in Vietnam
Anarchism in Vietnam can be traced to several organizations, thinkers, and political activists in China and Japan which greatly influenced Phan Boi Chau.
Anarchism in Vietnam can be traced to several organizations, thinkers, and political activists in China and Japan which greatly influenced Phan Boi Chau.
Anti-Americanism
The term anti-Americanism, or anti-American sentiment, refers to opposition or hostility to the people, policies, culture or government of the United States.
The term anti-Americanism, or anti-American sentiment, refers to opposition or hostility to the people, policies, culture or government of the United States.
Anti-authoritarianism
Anti-authoritarianism is opposition to authoritarianism, which is defined as a "political doctrine advocating the principle of absolute rule: absolutism, autocracy, despotism, dictatorship, tota...
Anti-authoritarianism is opposition to authoritarianism, which is defined as a "political doctrine advocating the principle of absolute rule: absolutism, autocracy, despotism, dictatorship, tota...
Anti-Federalism
Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1787.
Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1787.
Anti-nationalism
Anti-nationalism denotes the sentiments associated with the opposition to nationalism, arguing that it is undesirable or dangerous.
Anti-nationalism denotes the sentiments associated with the opposition to nationalism, arguing that it is undesirable or dangerous.
Anti-patriotism
Anti-patriotism is the ideology that opposes patriotism; it usually refers to those with cosmopolitan views and is usually of an anti-nationalist nature as well.
Anti-patriotism is the ideology that opposes patriotism; it usually refers to those with cosmopolitan views and is usually of an anti-nationalist nature as well.
Anti-Revisionism
In the Marxist movement, anti-revisionism refers to opposition to revisionism of Marxism.
In the Marxist movement, anti-revisionism refers to opposition to revisionism of Marxism.
Anti-statism
Anti-statism is a term describing opposition to state intervention into personal, social and economic affairs.
Anti-statism is a term describing opposition to state intervention into personal, social and economic affairs.
Anti-Western sentiment
Anti-Western sentiment refers to broad opposition or hostility to the people, policies, or governments in the western world.
Anti-Western sentiment refers to broad opposition or hostility to the people, policies, or governments in the western world.
Antidisestablishmentarianism
Antidisestablishmentarianism (listen to, ) is a political position that originated in 19th-century Britain in opposition to proposals for the disestablishment of the Church of England, that is, ...
Antidisestablishmentarianism (listen to, ) is a political position that originated in 19th-century Britain in opposition to proposals for the disestablishment of the Church of England, that is, ...
Antiestablishmentarianism
Antiestablishmentarianism (or anti-establishmentarianism) is a policy or attitude that views a nation's power structure as corrupt, repressive, or exploitive.
Antiestablishmentarianism (or anti-establishmentarianism) is a policy or attitude that views a nation's power structure as corrupt, repressive, or exploitive.
Antimilitarism
Antimilitarism is a doctrine commonly found in the anarchist and, more globally, in the socialist movement, which may both be characterized as internationalist movements.
Antimilitarism is a doctrine commonly found in the anarchist and, more globally, in the socialist movement, which may both be characterized as internationalist movements.
Asian values
Asian values was a concept that came into vogue briefly in the 1990s to justify authoritarian regimes in Asia, predicated on the belief in the existence within Asian countries of a unique set of...
Asian values was a concept that came into vogue briefly in the 1990s to justify authoritarian regimes in Asia, predicated on the belief in the existence within Asian countries of a unique set of...
Associationalism
Associationalism (also: Associative Democracy) is a political project where "human welfare and liberty are both best served when as many of the affairs of a society as possible are managed b...
Associationalism (also: Associative Democracy) is a political project where "human welfare and liberty are both best served when as many of the affairs of a society as possible are managed b...
Atlanticism
Atlanticism is a philosophy of cooperation among Western European and North American nations (specifically the United States and Canada) regarding political, economic, and defense issues, with t...
Atlanticism is a philosophy of cooperation among Western European and North American nations (specifically the United States and Canada) regarding political, economic, and defense issues, with t...
Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is a form of social organization characterized by submission to authority as well as the administration of said authority.
Authoritarianism is a form of social organization characterized by submission to authority as well as the administration of said authority.
Behavioralism
Behavioralism is an approach in political science which seeks to provide an objective, quantified approach to explaining and predicting political behavior.
Behavioralism is an approach in political science which seeks to provide an objective, quantified approach to explaining and predicting political behavior.
Black populism
Following the collapse of Reconstruction, African Americans created a broad-based independent political movement in the southern states of the US: Black Populism.
Following the collapse of Reconstruction, African Americans created a broad-based independent political movement in the southern states of the US: Black Populism.
Black supremacy
The term black supremacy is a blanket term for various racist ideologies which hold that black people are superior to people of other races.
The term black supremacy is a blanket term for various racist ideologies which hold that black people are superior to people of other races.
Burmese Way to Socialism
The Burmese Way to Socialism refers to the ideology of the Socialist government in Burma, from 1962 to 1988, when the 1962 coup d'état was led by Ne Win and the military to remove U Nu from power.
The Burmese Way to Socialism refers to the ideology of the Socialist government in Burma, from 1962 to 1988, when the 1962 coup d'état was led by Ne Win and the military to remove U Nu from power.
Byzantinism
Byzantinism or Byzantism is a term used in political science and philosophy to denote the political system and culture of the Byzantine Empire, and its spiritual successors, in particular,...
Byzantinism or Byzantism is a term used in political science and philosophy to denote the political system and culture of the Byzantine Empire, and its spiritual successors, in particular,...
Caesaropapism
Caesaropapism is the idea of combining the power of secular government with, or making it superior to, the spiritual authority of the Church; especially concerning the connection of the Church w...
Caesaropapism is the idea of combining the power of secular government with, or making it superior to, the spiritual authority of the Church; especially concerning the connection of the Church w...
Carneiro's Circumscription Theory
Carneiro's Circumscription Theory is an influential theory of the role of warfare in state formation in political anthropology, created by anthropologist Robert Carneiro (1927- ).
Carneiro's Circumscription Theory is an influential theory of the role of warfare in state formation in political anthropology, created by anthropologist Robert Carneiro (1927- ).
Carneiro's circumscription theory
Carneiro's Circumscription Theory is an influential theory of the role of warfare in state formation in political anthropology, created by anthropologist Robert Carneiro.
Carneiro's Circumscription Theory is an influential theory of the role of warfare in state formation in political anthropology, created by anthropologist Robert Carneiro.
Celine's laws
Celine's Laws are a series of three laws regarding government and social interaction attributed to the fictional character Hagbard Celine from Robert Anton Wilson's Illuminatus! Trilogy.
Celine's Laws are a series of three laws regarding government and social interaction attributed to the fictional character Hagbard Celine from Robert Anton Wilson's Illuminatus! Trilogy.
Centrism
In politics, centrism is the ideal or the practice of promoting policies that are neutral middle ground between the left and right of the left-right political spectrum.
In politics, centrism is the ideal or the practice of promoting policies that are neutral middle ground between the left and right of the left-right political spectrum.
Chinese New Left
New Leftism in the People's Republic of China is an ideological tendency in opposition to capitalism and the Chinese economic reforms and in favour of the restoration of Maoist-style socialism, ...
New Leftism in the People's Republic of China is an ideological tendency in opposition to capitalism and the Chinese economic reforms and in favour of the restoration of Maoist-style socialism, ...
Christian existentialism
Christian existentialism describes a group of writings that take a philosophically existentialist approach to Christian theology.
Christian existentialism describes a group of writings that take a philosophically existentialist approach to Christian theology.
Coattail effect
The coattail effect is the tendency for a popular political party leader to attract votes for other candidates of the same party in an election.
The coattail effect is the tendency for a popular political party leader to attract votes for other candidates of the same party in an election.
Coercion
Coercion is the practice of forcing another party to behave in an involuntary manner by use of threats or intimidation or some other form of pressure or force.
Coercion is the practice of forcing another party to behave in an involuntary manner by use of threats or intimidation or some other form of pressure or force.
Collaborative e-democracy
Collaborative e-democracy is a democratic conception which combines key features of direct democracy, representative democracy, and e-democracy (i.e.
Collaborative e-democracy is a democratic conception which combines key features of direct democracy, representative democracy, and e-democracy (i.e.
Collective responsibility
Collective responsibility is a concept or doctrine, according to which individuals are to be held responsible for other people's actions by tolerating, ignoring, or harboring them, without activ...
Collective responsibility is a concept or doctrine, according to which individuals are to be held responsible for other people's actions by tolerating, ignoring, or harboring them, without activ...
Collectivism
Collectivism is any philosophic, political, religious, economic, or social outlook that emphasizes the interdependence of every human being.
Collectivism is any philosophic, political, religious, economic, or social outlook that emphasizes the interdependence of every human being.
Communitarianism
Communitarianism is an ideology that emphasizes the responsibility of the individual to the community and the social importance of the family unit.
Communitarianism is an ideology that emphasizes the responsibility of the individual to the community and the social importance of the family unit.
Communization
Communization mainly refers to a contemporary communist theory in which we find is a "mixing-up of insurrectionist anarchism, the communist ultra-left, postautonomists, anti-political currents, ...
Communization mainly refers to a contemporary communist theory in which we find is a "mixing-up of insurrectionist anarchism, the communist ultra-left, postautonomists, anti-political currents, ...
Compact theory
Compact theory is a theory relating to the development of some federal constitutions.
Compact theory is a theory relating to the development of some federal constitutions.
Compassionate conservatism
Compassionate Conservatism is a political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.
Compassionate Conservatism is a political philosophy that stresses using traditionally conservative techniques and concepts in order to improve the general welfare of society.
Concurrent majority
Concurrent majority refers in general to the concept of preventing majorities from oppressing minorities by allowing various minority groups veto power over laws.
Concurrent majority refers in general to the concept of preventing majorities from oppressing minorities by allowing various minority groups veto power over laws.
Conscription
Conscription is the compulsory enlistment of people in some sort of national service, most often military service.
Conscription is the compulsory enlistment of people in some sort of national service, most often military service.
Consociationalism
Consociationalism was discussed in academic terms by the political scientist Arend Lijphart.
Consociationalism was discussed in academic terms by the political scientist Arend Lijphart.
Corporatism
Corporatism, also known as corporativism, is a system of economic, political, or social organization that involves association of the people of society into corporate groups, such as agric...
Corporatism, also known as corporativism, is a system of economic, political, or social organization that involves association of the people of society into corporate groups, such as agric...
Cosmopolitanism
Cosmopolitanism is the ideology that all human ethnic groups belong to a single community based on a shared morality.
Cosmopolitanism is the ideology that all human ethnic groups belong to a single community based on a shared morality.
Counterintelligence state
Counterintelligence state (sometimes also called intelligence state or spookocracy) is a state where state security service penetrates and permeates all societal institutions includ...
Counterintelligence state (sometimes also called intelligence state or spookocracy) is a state where state security service penetrates and permeates all societal institutions includ...
Decadence
Decadence can refer to a personal trait or to the state of a society (or segment of it) which is used to describe a person's lifestyle.
Decadence can refer to a personal trait or to the state of a society (or segment of it) which is used to describe a person's lifestyle.
Defeatism
Defeatism is acceptance of defeat without struggle.
Defeatism is acceptance of defeat without struggle.
Deliberative democracy
Deliberative democracy or discursive democracy is a form of democracy in which deliberation is central to decision making.
Deliberative democracy or discursive democracy is a form of democracy in which deliberation is central to decision making.
Demarchy
Demarchy is a form of government in which the state is governed by randomly selected decision makers who have been selected by sortition from a broadly inclusive pool of eligible citizens.
Demarchy is a form of government in which the state is governed by randomly selected decision makers who have been selected by sortition from a broadly inclusive pool of eligible citizens.
Democratic peace theory
Democratic peace theory is the theory that democracies don't go to war with each other.
Democratic peace theory is the theory that democracies don't go to war with each other.
Democratic structuring
The principles of democratic structuring were defined by Jo Freeman in "The Tyranny of Structurelessness", first delivered as a talk in 1970, later published in the Berkeley Journal of Sociolo...
The principles of democratic structuring were defined by Jo Freeman in "The Tyranny of Structurelessness", first delivered as a talk in 1970, later published in the Berkeley Journal of Sociolo...
Democratic transhumanism
Democratic transhumanism, a term coined by Dr. James Hughes in 2002, refers to the stance of transhumanists (advocates for the development and use of human enhancement technologies) who espo...
Democratic transhumanism, a term coined by Dr. James Hughes in 2002, refers to the stance of transhumanists (advocates for the development and use of human enhancement technologies) who espo...
Demoi-cracy
Demoicracy Demoicracy is a polity of multiple distinct people, polity of polities.
Demoicracy Demoicracy is a polity of multiple distinct people, polity of polities.
Deviationism
A deviationist is a person who expresses a deviation: an abnormality or departure.
A deviationist is a person who expresses a deviation: an abnormality or departure.
Distributism
Distributism (also known as distributionism or distributivism) is a third-way economic philosophy that developed in England in the early 20th century based upon the principles of Cat...
Distributism (also known as distributionism or distributivism) is a third-way economic philosophy that developed in England in the early 20th century based upon the principles of Cat...
Dual federalism
Dual federalism, a legal theory which has prevailed in the United States since 1787, is the belief that the United States consists of two separate and co-sovereign branches of government.
Dual federalism, a legal theory which has prevailed in the United States since 1787, is the belief that the United States consists of two separate and co-sovereign branches of government.
Dual power
Dual power is a concept first articulated in an article by Lenin, "The Dual Power," (dvoevlastie) which described a situation in the wake of the February Revolution in which two powers, the ...
Dual power is a concept first articulated in an article by Lenin, "The Dual Power," (dvoevlastie) which described a situation in the wake of the February Revolution in which two powers, the ...
East–West dichotomy
The East-West dichotomy is a sociological concept used to describe perceived differences between Western cultures and the Eastern world.
The East-West dichotomy is a sociological concept used to describe perceived differences between Western cultures and the Eastern world.
Eco-communalism
Eco-communalism is an environmental philosophy based on ideals of simple living, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and local economies.
Eco-communalism is an environmental philosophy based on ideals of simple living, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and local economies.
Eco-socialism
Eco-socialism, green socialism or socialist ecology is an ideology merging aspects of Marxism, socialism, green politics, ecology and alter-globalization.
Eco-socialism, green socialism or socialist ecology is an ideology merging aspects of Marxism, socialism, green politics, ecology and alter-globalization.
Eliminationism
Eliminationism is the belief that one's political opponents are "a cancer on the body politic that must be excised — either by separation from the public at large, through censorship or by outri...
Eliminationism is the belief that one's political opponents are "a cancer on the body politic that must be excised — either by separation from the public at large, through censorship or by outri...
Enlightened absolutism
Enlightened absolutism is a form of absolute monarchy or despotism in which rulers were influenced by the Enlightenment.
Enlightened absolutism is a form of absolute monarchy or despotism in which rulers were influenced by the Enlightenment.
Equality before the law
Equality before the law, also known as legal equality, is the principle under which all people are subject to the same laws of justice.
Equality before the law, also known as legal equality, is the principle under which all people are subject to the same laws of justice.
Equality of sacrifice
Equality of sacrifice is a term used in political theory and political philosophy to refer to the perceived fairness of a coercive policy.
Equality of sacrifice is a term used in political theory and political philosophy to refer to the perceived fairness of a coercive policy.
Ethnic nationalism
Ethnic nationalism is a form of nationalism wherein the "nation" is defined in terms of ethnicity.
Ethnic nationalism is a form of nationalism wherein the "nation" is defined in terms of ethnicity.
Ethnopluralism
Ethnopluralism or ethno-pluralism is a European New Right theory of multiculturalism which contrasts with liberal multiculturalism.
Ethnopluralism or ethno-pluralism is a European New Right theory of multiculturalism which contrasts with liberal multiculturalism.
Expansionism
In general, expansionism consists of expansionist policies of governments and states.
In general, expansionism consists of expansionist policies of governments and states.
Expansionist nationalism
Expansionist nationalism is an aggressive and radical form of nationalism that incorporates autonomous, patriotic sentiments with a belief in expansionism.
Expansionist nationalism is an aggressive and radical form of nationalism that incorporates autonomous, patriotic sentiments with a belief in expansionism.
Extremism
Extremism is any ideology or political act far outside the perceived political center of a society; or otherwise claimed to violate common moral standards.
Extremism is any ideology or political act far outside the perceived political center of a society; or otherwise claimed to violate common moral standards.
Federalism
Federalism is a political concept in which a group of members are bound together by covenant with a governing representative head.
Federalism is a political concept in which a group of members are bound together by covenant with a governing representative head.
Fiscal conservatism
Fiscal conservatism is a political term used to describe a fiscal policy that advocates avoiding deficit spending.
Fiscal conservatism is a political term used to describe a fiscal policy that advocates avoiding deficit spending.
Greater Middle East
The Greater Middle East is a political geographic term used since at least 1980 to refer to the traditional Middle East with the addition of several nearby countries, specifically Iran, Turkey,...
The Greater Middle East is a political geographic term used since at least 1980 to refer to the traditional Middle East with the addition of several nearby countries, specifically Iran, Turkey,...
Green anarchism
Green anarchism, or ecoanarchism, is a school of thought within anarchism which puts a particular emphasis on environmental issues.
Green anarchism, or ecoanarchism, is a school of thought within anarchism which puts a particular emphasis on environmental issues.
Green liberalism
Green liberalism is a term used to refer to liberals who have incorporated green concerns into their ideology.
Green liberalism is a term used to refer to liberals who have incorporated green concerns into their ideology.
Green syndicalism
Green syndicalism or eco-syndicalism has been used as a name for the philosophy of the green guild or sustainable trades movement.
Green syndicalism or eco-syndicalism has been used as a name for the philosophy of the green guild or sustainable trades movement.
Gyorin
Gyorin (lit. "neighborly relations"; Japanese kōrin) was a neo-Confucian term developed in Joseon Korea.
Gyorin (lit. "neighborly relations"; Japanese kōrin) was a neo-Confucian term developed in Joseon Korea.
Heathian anarchism
Heathian anarchism is a form of anarcho-capitalism based in the idea of voluntary community and invented by Georgist dissenter Spencer Heath (1876–1963), and presented in his book Citadel, Mar...
Heathian anarchism is a form of anarcho-capitalism based in the idea of voluntary community and invented by Georgist dissenter Spencer Heath (1876–1963), and presented in his book Citadel, Mar...
Heralds of Zionism
Heralds of Zionism (or Forerunners of Zionism; Hebrew: מְבַשְרֵי הציונות, pronounced: Mevasrei ha-Tzionut) is a term attributed to a group of people deeply affected by the idea o...
Heralds of Zionism (or Forerunners of Zionism; Hebrew: מְבַשְרֵי הציונות, pronounced: Mevasrei ha-Tzionut) is a term attributed to a group of people deeply affected by the idea o...
Historical determinism
Historical determinism is the stance in explaining history or advocating a political position that events are historically predetermined by various forces.
Historical determinism is the stance in explaining history or advocating a political position that events are historically predetermined by various forces.
Idealism (international relations)
In the American study of international relations, idealism usually refers to the school of thought personified in American diplomatic history by Woodrow Wilson, such that it is sometimes referre...
In the American study of international relations, idealism usually refers to the school of thought personified in American diplomatic history by Woodrow Wilson, such that it is sometimes referre...
Imperialism
Imperialism, as defined by Dictionary of Human Geography, is "the creation and/or maintenance of an unequal economic, cultural, and territorial relationship, usually between states and often...
Imperialism, as defined by Dictionary of Human Geography, is "the creation and/or maintenance of an unequal economic, cultural, and territorial relationship, usually between states and often...
Inclusive Management
Inclusive Management is a pattern of practices by public managers that facilitate the inclusion of public employees, experts, the public, and politicians in collaboratively addressing public pro...
Inclusive Management is a pattern of practices by public managers that facilitate the inclusion of public employees, experts, the public, and politicians in collaboratively addressing public pro...
Independence
Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory.
Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory.
Individualism
Individualism is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that stresses "the moral worth of the individual".
Individualism is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that stresses "the moral worth of the individual".
Individualist anarchism
Individualist anarchism refers to several traditions of thought within the anarchist movement that emphasize the individual and his or her will over external determinants such as groups, society...
Individualist anarchism refers to several traditions of thought within the anarchist movement that emphasize the individual and his or her will over external determinants such as groups, society...
Infosocialism
Infosocialism was originally a philosophy created by David Pulver, Jon F. Zeigler and Sean Punch for the Transhuman Space role-playing game.
Infosocialism was originally a philosophy created by David Pulver, Jon F. Zeigler and Sean Punch for the Transhuman Space role-playing game.
Integral nationalism
Integral nationalism is one of five types of nationalism defined by Carlton Hayes in his 1928 book The Historical Evolution of Modern Nationalism.
Integral nationalism is one of five types of nationalism defined by Carlton Hayes in his 1928 book The Historical Evolution of Modern Nationalism.
Integral politics
Integral politics is an endeavor to develop a balanced and comprehensive politics around the principles of integral studies.
Integral politics is an endeavor to develop a balanced and comprehensive politics around the principles of integral studies.
Internationalism (politics)
Internationalism is a political movement which advocates a greater economic and political cooperation among nations for the theoretical benefit of all.
Internationalism is a political movement which advocates a greater economic and political cooperation among nations for the theoretical benefit of all.
Inverted totalitarianism
Inverted totalitarianism is a term coined by political philosopher Sheldon Wolin to describe an "ideal type" government.
Inverted totalitarianism is a term coined by political philosopher Sheldon Wolin to describe an "ideal type" government.
Investment theory of party competition
The Investment theory of party competition (sometimes called the Investment theory of politics) is a political theory developed by University of Massachusetts professor Thomas Ferguson.
The Investment theory of party competition (sometimes called the Investment theory of politics) is a political theory developed by University of Massachusetts professor Thomas Ferguson.
Irenicism
Irenicism in Christian theology refers to attempts to unify Christian apologetical systems by using reason as an essential attribute.
Irenicism in Christian theology refers to attempts to unify Christian apologetical systems by using reason as an essential attribute.
Islam Hadhari
Islam Hadhari (Arabic الإسلام الحضاري) or "Civilizational Islam" is a theory of government based on the principles of Islam as derived from the Qur'an.
Islam Hadhari (Arabic الإسلام الحضاري) or "Civilizational Islam" is a theory of government based on the principles of Islam as derived from the Qur'an.
Jacksonian democracy
Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for the common man typified by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters.
Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for the common man typified by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters.
Jacobitism
Jacobitism was the political movement in Britain dedicated to the restoration of the Stuart kings to the thrones of England, Scotland, later the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Kingdom of Ir...
Jacobitism was the political movement in Britain dedicated to the restoration of the Stuart kings to the thrones of England, Scotland, later the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Kingdom of Ir...
Jamahiriya
Jamahiriya (جماهيرية ') is an Arabic term generally translated as "state of the masses".
Jamahiriya (جماهيرية ') is an Arabic term generally translated as "state of the masses".
John Keane (political theorist)
John Keane (born 1949) is an Australian-born British political theorist.
John Keane (born 1949) is an Australian-born British political theorist.
Juche
The Juche Idea, sometimes spelled Chuch'e is a political thesis of Kim Il-sung, the founder of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which says that the Korean masses are the ma...
The Juche Idea, sometimes spelled Chuch'e is a political thesis of Kim Il-sung, the founder of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which says that the Korean masses are the ma...
Kahanism
Kahanism is an nationalist ideology based on the views of Meir Kahane, founder of the Jewish Defense League and the Kach party in Israel, who said that the State of Israel must defend itself ag...
Kahanism is an nationalist ideology based on the views of Meir Kahane, founder of the Jewish Defense League and the Kach party in Israel, who said that the State of Israel must defend itself ag...
Katarismo
Katarism (Katarismo) is a political tendency in Bolivia, named after the 18th-century indigenous leader Túpaj Katari.
Katarism (Katarismo) is a political tendency in Bolivia, named after the 18th-century indigenous leader Túpaj Katari.
Laissez-faire
Laissez-faire is an economic environment in which transactions between private parties are free from tariffs, government subsidies, and enforced monopolies, with only enough government regu...
Laissez-faire is an economic environment in which transactions between private parties are free from tariffs, government subsidies, and enforced monopolies, with only enough government regu...
Land and liberty (slogan)
Land and Liberty is an anarchist political slogan.
Land and Liberty is an anarchist political slogan.
Legalism (Chinese philosophy)
In Chinese history, Legalism was one of the main philosophic currents during the Warring States Period, although the term itself was invented in the Han Dynasty and thus does not refer to an org...
In Chinese history, Legalism was one of the main philosophic currents during the Warring States Period, although the term itself was invented in the Han Dynasty and thus does not refer to an org...
Legitimating ideology
A legitimating ideology, a term used by sociologists C. Wright Mills and others, refers generally to any ideology which is used to legitimate the actions or policies of states.
A legitimating ideology, a term used by sociologists C. Wright Mills and others, refers generally to any ideology which is used to legitimate the actions or policies of states.
Liberal corporatism
Liberal corporatism refers to the application of economic corporatism by liberal political parties and organizations, that recognizes the bargaining interests of multiple groups within society, ...
Liberal corporatism refers to the application of economic corporatism by liberal political parties and organizations, that recognizes the bargaining interests of multiple groups within society, ...
Liquidationism
Liquidationism is a term in Marxist theory which refers to the ideological liquidation of the revolutionary party program by party members.
Liquidationism is a term in Marxist theory which refers to the ideological liquidation of the revolutionary party program by party members.
Localism (politics)
Localism describes a range of political philosophies which prioritize the local.
Localism describes a range of political philosophies which prioritize the local.
Majoritarianism
Majoritarianism is a traditional political philosophy or agenda which asserts that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class or some other identifying factor) of the ...
Majoritarianism is a traditional political philosophy or agenda which asserts that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class or some other identifying factor) of the ...
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Manifest destiny
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Marxist philosophy
Marxist philosophy or Marxist theory are terms that cover work in philosophy that is strongly influenced by Karl Marx's materialist approach to theory or that is written by Marxists.
Marxist philosophy or Marxist theory are terms that cover work in philosophy that is strongly influenced by Karl Marx's materialist approach to theory or that is written by Marxists.
Maternalism
Maternalism refers to an attitude or a policy reminiscent of the non-hierarchic pattern of a family based on matriarchy.
Maternalism refers to an attitude or a policy reminiscent of the non-hierarchic pattern of a family based on matriarchy.
Mayflower Declaration
The Mayflower Declaration is a statement of political philosophy designed to be compatible with mainstream Christian beliefs and values.
The Mayflower Declaration is a statement of political philosophy designed to be compatible with mainstream Christian beliefs and values.
Medical model of disability
The medical model of disability is a sociopolitical model by which illness or disability, being the result of a physical condition, and which is intrinsic to the individual, may reduce the indiv...
The medical model of disability is a sociopolitical model by which illness or disability, being the result of a physical condition, and which is intrinsic to the individual, may reduce the indiv...
Militarism
Militarism is defined as: the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote...
Militarism is defined as: the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote...
Minarchism
Minarchism (also known as minimal statism) is a libertarian capitalist political philosophy.
Minarchism (also known as minimal statism) is a libertarian capitalist political philosophy.
Minoritarianism
Minoritarianism is a neologism for a political structure or process in which a minority segment of a population has a certain degree of primacy in that entity's decision making.
Minoritarianism is a neologism for a political structure or process in which a minority segment of a population has a certain degree of primacy in that entity's decision making.
Miscegenation
Miscegenation is the mixing of different racial groups through marriage, cohabitation, sexual relations, and procreation.
Miscegenation is the mixing of different racial groups through marriage, cohabitation, sexual relations, and procreation.
Mobutism
Mobutism was an official party ideology of the Popular Movement of the Revolution as well as the official state ideology in Zaire during the latter half of the 20th century.
Mobutism was an official party ideology of the Popular Movement of the Revolution as well as the official state ideology in Zaire during the latter half of the 20th century.
Monitory Democracy
The term monitory democracy is introduced in John Keane’s The Life and Death of Democracy (2009).
The term monitory democracy is introduced in John Keane’s The Life and Death of Democracy (2009).
Multi-level governance
Multi-level governance is an approach in political science and public administration theory that originated from studies on European integration.
Multi-level governance is an approach in political science and public administration theory that originated from studies on European integration.
National liberalism
National liberalism is a variant of liberalism, combining nationalism with some liberal policies, especially regarding economic liberalism.
National liberalism is a variant of liberalism, combining nationalism with some liberal policies, especially regarding economic liberalism.
National Socialist Program
The National Socialist Programme was the political program firstly of the German National Socialist Party in 1918, and later, in the 1920s, of the National Socialist German Workers' Party headed...
The National Socialist Programme was the political program firstly of the German National Socialist Party in 1918, and later, in the 1920s, of the National Socialist German Workers' Party headed...
National sovereignty
National sovereignty is the doctrine that sovereignty belongs to and derives from the nation, an abstract entity normally linked to a physical territory and its past, present, and future citizens.
National sovereignty is the doctrine that sovereignty belongs to and derives from the nation, an abstract entity normally linked to a physical territory and its past, present, and future citizens.
Nationalism
Nationalism is a political ideology that involves a strong identification of a group of individuals with a nation.
Nationalism is a political ideology that involves a strong identification of a group of individuals with a nation.
Neo-Bonapartism
Neo-Bonapartism or neo-Bounapartism refers to political movements focusing around a strong leader, who is often a hero to the people, and upholds - or at least seems to uphold - the ideals...
Neo-Bonapartism or neo-Bounapartism refers to political movements focusing around a strong leader, who is often a hero to the people, and upholds - or at least seems to uphold - the ideals...
Neo-fascism
Neo-fascism is a post–World War II ideology that includes significant elements of fascism.
Neo-fascism is a post–World War II ideology that includes significant elements of fascism.
Neo-Luddism
Neo-Luddism is a personal world view opposing many forms of modern technology.
Neo-Luddism is a personal world view opposing many forms of modern technology.
Neo-Malthusianism
Neo-malthusianism was originally used to mean population limitation by birth control and/or abortion.
Neo-malthusianism was originally used to mean population limitation by birth control and/or abortion.
Neo-medievalism
Neo-medievalism is a neologism that was first popularized by Italian medievalist Umberto Eco in his 1973 essay "Dreaming in the Middle Ages".
Neo-medievalism is a neologism that was first popularized by Italian medievalist Umberto Eco in his 1973 essay "Dreaming in the Middle Ages".
Neo-nationalism
Neo-nationalism is a form of nationalism that is unique in the sense that it reacts to the process of globalization and more specifically the globalization of capital.
Neo-nationalism is a form of nationalism that is unique in the sense that it reacts to the process of globalization and more specifically the globalization of capital.
Neo-Nazism
The term neo-Nazism can also refer to the ideology of these movements.
The term neo-Nazism can also refer to the ideology of these movements.
Neo-populism
Neo-populism or Neopopulism, also known as media populism or new populism, is a cultural and political movement emergent in the early 21st century, especially in Latin American...
Neo-populism or Neopopulism, also known as media populism or new populism, is a cultural and political movement emergent in the early 21st century, especially in Latin American...
Neo-prohibitionism
Neo-prohibitionism (also spelled neoprohibitionism and neo-Prohibitionism) is the belief that the influence of alcohol in society should be reduced through legislation and policie...
Neo-prohibitionism (also spelled neoprohibitionism and neo-Prohibitionism) is the belief that the influence of alcohol in society should be reduced through legislation and policie...
Neo-sovietism
Neo-Sovietism is a broad term of reference relating both to existing policy decisions in the former USSR and to a small political movement dedicated to reviving a Soviet political entity in the ...
Neo-Sovietism is a broad term of reference relating both to existing policy decisions in the former USSR and to a small political movement dedicated to reviving a Soviet political entity in the ...
Neofeudalism
Neofeudalism (literally new feudalism – the terms are used interchangeably in the literature) refers to a theorized contemporary rebirth of policies of governance, economy and public life ...
Neofeudalism (literally new feudalism – the terms are used interchangeably in the literature) refers to a theorized contemporary rebirth of policies of governance, economy and public life ...
Neoliberalism
Neoliberalism is a contemporary political movement advocating economic liberalizations, free trade and open markets.
Neoliberalism is a contemporary political movement advocating economic liberalizations, free trade and open markets.
Neomercantilism
Neomercantilism is a term used to describe a policy regime which encourages exports, discourages imports, controls capital movement and centralizes currency decisions in the hands of a central g...
Neomercantilism is a term used to describe a policy regime which encourages exports, discourages imports, controls capital movement and centralizes currency decisions in the hands of a central g...
Neopatrimonialism
Neopatrimonialism is a term used for patrons using state resources in order to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population, and is indicative of informal patron-client relationships ...
Neopatrimonialism is a term used for patrons using state resources in order to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population, and is indicative of informal patron-client relationships ...
New Democracy
New Democracy or the New Democratic Revolution is a Maoist concept based on Mao Zedong's "Bloc of Four Social Classes" theory during post-revolutionary China which argues that democrac...
New Democracy or the New Democratic Revolution is a Maoist concept based on Mao Zedong's "Bloc of Four Social Classes" theory during post-revolutionary China which argues that democrac...
Non-interventionism
Nonintervention or non-interventionism is a foreign policy which holds that political rulers should avoid alliances with other nations, but still retain diplomacy, and avoid all wars not r...
Nonintervention or non-interventionism is a foreign policy which holds that political rulers should avoid alliances with other nations, but still retain diplomacy, and avoid all wars not r...
Non-Zionism
Non-Zionism is the political stance of Jews who "were or are
Willing to help support depoliticized Jewish settlement in Palestine but will not come on aliyah.
Non-Zionism is the political stance of Jews who "were or are
Willing to help support depoliticized Jewish settlement in Palestine but will not come on aliyah.
Objectivism (Ayn Rand)
Objectivism is a philosophy created by Russian-American philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand.
Objectivism is a philosophy created by Russian-American philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand.
Objectivist movement
The Objectivist movement is a movement to study and advance the philosophy of Objectivism.
The Objectivist movement is a movement to study and advance the philosophy of Objectivism.
Omnilateralism
Omnilateralism is used as a term in international relations in order to distinguish movements towards comprehensive global governance from the current multilateral institutions that have evolved...
Omnilateralism is used as a term in international relations in order to distinguish movements towards comprehensive global governance from the current multilateral institutions that have evolved...
Orangism (Belgium)
Orangism was a political current in what is now Belgium that supported its inclusion in the short-lived United Kingdom of the Netherlands (1815-1830).
Orangism was a political current in what is now Belgium that supported its inclusion in the short-lived United Kingdom of the Netherlands (1815-1830).
Orangism (Netherlands)
Orangism is a monarchist political support for the House of Orange-Nassau as monarchy of the Netherlands.
Orangism is a monarchist political support for the House of Orange-Nassau as monarchy of the Netherlands.
Organic theory of the state
The Organic Theory of the State is a species of political collectivism which maintains that the state transcends individuals within the State in power, right, or priority.
The Organic Theory of the State is a species of political collectivism which maintains that the state transcends individuals within the State in power, right, or priority.
Pacificism
Pacificism is the general ethical opposition to war or violence, except in cases where force is deemed absolutely necessary to advance the cause of peace.
Pacificism is the general ethical opposition to war or violence, except in cases where force is deemed absolutely necessary to advance the cause of peace.
Paleoconservatism
Paleoconservatism is a term for a conservative political philosophy found primarily in the United States stressing tradition, limited government, civil society, anti-colonialism, anti-corporatis...
Paleoconservatism is a term for a conservative political philosophy found primarily in the United States stressing tradition, limited government, civil society, anti-colonialism, anti-corporatis...
Paleoliberalism
Paleoliberalism is a term that has at least a few distinct meanings, all relating to liberalism.
Paleoliberalism is a term that has at least a few distinct meanings, all relating to liberalism.
Paleolibertarianism
Paleolibertarianism is a school of thought within American libertarianism associated with the late economist Murray Rothbard, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute.
Paleolibertarianism is a school of thought within American libertarianism associated with the late economist Murray Rothbard, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute.
Palingenetic ultranationalism
Palingenetic ultranationalism is a theory concerning generic fascism formulated by British political theorist Roger Griffin.
Palingenetic ultranationalism is a theory concerning generic fascism formulated by British political theorist Roger Griffin.
Pan-Slavism
Pan-Slavism was a movement in the mid-19th century aimed at unity of all the Slavic peoples.
Pan-Slavism was a movement in the mid-19th century aimed at unity of all the Slavic peoples.
Parity of esteem
"Parity of esteem" is a phrase used in political philosophy to explain a theory to overcome inter-communal conflict.
"Parity of esteem" is a phrase used in political philosophy to explain a theory to overcome inter-communal conflict.
Participatory politics
Participatory politics or parpolity is a theoretical political system proposed by Stephen R. Shalom, professor of political science at William Paterson University in New Jersey.
Participatory politics or parpolity is a theoretical political system proposed by Stephen R. Shalom, professor of political science at William Paterson University in New Jersey.
Paternalism
Paternalism most typically refers to behavior, by a person, organization or state, which limits some person's liberty or autonomy for their good, or the liberty or autonomy of some group of peop...
Paternalism most typically refers to behavior, by a person, organization or state, which limits some person's liberty or autonomy for their good, or the liberty or autonomy of some group of peop...
Peronism
Peronism, or Justicialism, is an Argentina political movement based on the programmes associated with former President Juan Domingo Perón and his second wife, Eva Perón.
Peronism, or Justicialism, is an Argentina political movement based on the programmes associated with former President Juan Domingo Perón and his second wife, Eva Perón.
Pharaonism
Pharaonism is an ideology that rose to prominence in Egypt in the 1920s and 1930s.
Pharaonism is an ideology that rose to prominence in Egypt in the 1920s and 1930s.
Pharaonist movement
The Pharaonist movement or Pharaonism is an ideology that rose to prominence in Egypt in the 1920s and 1930s.
The Pharaonist movement or Pharaonism is an ideology that rose to prominence in Egypt in the 1920s and 1930s.
Platformism
Platformism is a tendency within the wider anarchist movement originally theorised by the Dielo Truda group, and based to a large extent on Nestor Makhno's conception of anarchism.
Platformism is a tendency within the wider anarchist movement originally theorised by the Dielo Truda group, and based to a large extent on Nestor Makhno's conception of anarchism.
Pluralism (political philosophy)
Pluralism is, in the general sense, the acknowledgment of diversity.
Pluralism is, in the general sense, the acknowledgment of diversity.
Pochvennichestvo
Pochvennichestvo (roughly Return to the Soil from почва, pochva, the Russian word for soil) was a late 19th century Russian nativist movement tied in closely with its contemporary ideology, ...
Pochvennichestvo (roughly Return to the Soil from почва, pochva, the Russian word for soil) was a late 19th century Russian nativist movement tied in closely with its contemporary ideology, ...
Political philosophy
Political philosophy is the study of such topics as politics, liberty, justice, property, rights, law, and the enforcement of a legal code by authority: what they are, why they are needed, what,...
Political philosophy is the study of such topics as politics, liberty, justice, property, rights, law, and the enforcement of a legal code by authority: what they are, why they are needed, what,...
Political positivism
Political positivism is a theory founded by Ljubisa Bojic.
Political positivism is a theory founded by Ljubisa Bojic.
Political radicalism
The term political radicalism denotes political principles focused on altering social structures through revolutionary means and changing value systems in fundamental ways.
The term political radicalism denotes political principles focused on altering social structures through revolutionary means and changing value systems in fundamental ways.
Political settlement
Political settlement is a concept in political theory linked to elite theory, states, and state-building.
Political settlement is a concept in political theory linked to elite theory, states, and state-building.
Polycentrism
Polycentrism is the principle of organization of a region around several political, social or financial centres.
Polycentrism is the principle of organization of a region around several political, social or financial centres.
Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of...
Popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people is the principle that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of...
Post-behavioralism
Post-behavioralism (or post-behaviouralism) also known as neo-behavioralism (or neo-behaviouralism) was a reaction against the dominance of behavioralist methods in the study o...
Post-behavioralism (or post-behaviouralism) also known as neo-behavioralism (or neo-behaviouralism) was a reaction against the dominance of behavioralist methods in the study o...
Post-Zionism
Post-Zionism refers to the opinions of some Israelis, Diaspora Jews and others, particularly in academia, that Zionism has fulfilled its ideological mission with the creation of the modern State...
Post-Zionism refers to the opinions of some Israelis, Diaspora Jews and others, particularly in academia, that Zionism has fulfilled its ideological mission with the creation of the modern State...
Prioritarianism
Prioritarianism or the Priority View is a view within ethics and political philosophy that holds that the goodness of an outcome is a function of overall well-being across all individuals ...
Prioritarianism or the Priority View is a view within ethics and political philosophy that holds that the goodness of an outcome is a function of overall well-being across all individuals ...
Productive forces
Productive forces, "productive powers" or "forces of production" in German, Produktivkräfte
Is a central idea in Marxism and historical materialism.
Productive forces, "productive powers" or "forces of production" in German, Produktivkräfte
Is a central idea in Marxism and historical materialism.
Prohibitionism
Prohibitionism is a legal philosophy and political theory often used in lobbying which holds that citizens will abstain from actions if the actions are typed as unlawful (i.e.
Prohibitionism is a legal philosophy and political theory often used in lobbying which holds that citizens will abstain from actions if the actions are typed as unlawful (i.e.
Proletarian internationalism
Proletarian internationalism, sometimes referred to as international socialism, is a Marxist social class concept based on the view that capitalism is now a global system, and therefore th...
Proletarian internationalism, sometimes referred to as international socialism, is a Marxist social class concept based on the view that capitalism is now a global system, and therefore th...
Propaganda model
The propaganda model is a conceptual model in political economy advanced by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky that states how propaganda, including systemic biases, function in mass media.
The propaganda model is a conceptual model in political economy advanced by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky that states how propaganda, including systemic biases, function in mass media.
Propertarianism
The term propertarianism has been used to describe various views regarding private property.
The term propertarianism has been used to describe various views regarding private property.
Public Force
A Public Force is a force which has a legitimate and legalised use of physical force in order to serve the public interests.
A Public Force is a force which has a legitimate and legalised use of physical force in order to serve the public interests.
Racial segregation
De facto segregation is the separation of humans into racial groups in daily life.
De facto segregation is the separation of humans into racial groups in daily life.
Radical democracy
Radical democracy as an ideology was articulated by Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe in their book Hegemony and Socialist Strategy: Towards a Radical Democratic Politics, written in 1985.
Radical democracy as an ideology was articulated by Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe in their book Hegemony and Socialist Strategy: Towards a Radical Democratic Politics, written in 1985.
Reactionary
A reactionary is an individual that holds reactionary political viewpoints which cause them to seek to return to a previous state in a society.
A reactionary is an individual that holds reactionary political viewpoints which cause them to seek to return to a previous state in a society.
Reformist Centre
Reformist Centre, or Reformist centre, is a political term used in various countries around the world to define various different kinds of political thought, but always connected with the ...
Reformist Centre, or Reformist centre, is a political term used in various countries around the world to define various different kinds of political thought, but always connected with the ...
Resistance theory in the Early Modern period
Resistance theory is an aspect of political thought, discussing the basis on which constituted authority may be resisted, by individuals or groups.
Resistance theory is an aspect of political thought, discussing the basis on which constituted authority may be resisted, by individuals or groups.
Retroversion of the sovereignty to the people
The Retroversion of the sovereignty to the people, which challenged the legitimacy of the colonial authorities, was the principle underlying the Spanish American Independence processes.
The Retroversion of the sovereignty to the people, which challenged the legitimacy of the colonial authorities, was the principle underlying the Spanish American Independence processes.
Revanchism
Revanchism (from revanche, "revenge") is a term used since the 1870s to describe a political manifestation of the will to reverse territorial losses incurred by a country, often following a war ...
Revanchism (from revanche, "revenge") is a term used since the 1870s to describe a political manifestation of the will to reverse territorial losses incurred by a country, often following a war ...
Revolutionary socialism
The term revolutionary socialism refers to Socialist tendencies that advocate the need for fundamental social change through revolution by mass movements of the working class, as a strategy to a...
The term revolutionary socialism refers to Socialist tendencies that advocate the need for fundamental social change through revolution by mass movements of the working class, as a strategy to a...
Right of conquest
The right of conquest is the right of a conqueror to territory taken by force of arms.
The right of conquest is the right of a conqueror to territory taken by force of arms.
Right-wing politics
In politics, the Right, right-wing and rightist have been defined as support or acceptance of social hierarchy.
In politics, the Right, right-wing and rightist have been defined as support or acceptance of social hierarchy.
Roemer Model of Political Competition
The Roemer Model of Political Competition is a game between political parties in which each party announces a multidimensional policy vector.
The Roemer Model of Political Competition is a game between political parties in which each party announces a multidimensional policy vector.
Roemer model of political competition
The Roemer model of political competition is a game between political parties in which each party announces a multidimensional policy vector.
The Roemer model of political competition is a game between political parties in which each party announces a multidimensional policy vector.
Rogue state
Rogue state is a controversial term applied by some international theorists to states they consider threatening to the world's peace.
Rogue state is a controversial term applied by some international theorists to states they consider threatening to the world's peace.
Sadae
Sadae is a neutral, non-pejorative Korean term which is used in pre-modern contexts.
Sadae is a neutral, non-pejorative Korean term which is used in pre-modern contexts.
Sadaejuui
Sadaejuui is a largely pejorative Korean term which evolved in the mid-20th century from a more widely used historical concept.
Sadaejuui is a largely pejorative Korean term which evolved in the mid-20th century from a more widely used historical concept.
Sandinismo
Sandinismo had several doctrinary strands during the years of insurgency and throughout the revolutionary period.
Sandinismo had several doctrinary strands during the years of insurgency and throughout the revolutionary period.
Scandinavism
Scandinavism (also called Pan-Scandinavianism) and Nordism are literary and political movements that support various degrees of cooperation among the Scandinavian or Nordic countries.
Scandinavism (also called Pan-Scandinavianism) and Nordism are literary and political movements that support various degrees of cooperation among the Scandinavian or Nordic countries.
Scientific politics
Scientific politics was a late 19th century political theory based on the positivist philosophy of Auguste Comte.
Scientific politics was a late 19th century political theory based on the positivist philosophy of Auguste Comte.
Scientific Socialism
Scientific socialism is the term used by Friedrich Engels to describe the social-political-economic theory first pioneered by Karl Marx.
Scientific socialism is the term used by Friedrich Engels to describe the social-political-economic theory first pioneered by Karl Marx.
Scientific socialism
Scientific socialism is the term used by Friedrich Engels to describe the social-political-economic theory first pioneered by Karl Marx.
Scientific socialism is the term used by Friedrich Engels to describe the social-political-economic theory first pioneered by Karl Marx.
Scientism
Scientism refers to a belief in the universal applicability of the scientific method and approach, and the view that empirical science constitutes the most authoritative worldview or most valuab...
Scientism refers to a belief in the universal applicability of the scientific method and approach, and the view that empirical science constitutes the most authoritative worldview or most valuab...
Sectionalism
In national politics, sectionalism is often a precursor to separatism.
In national politics, sectionalism is often a precursor to separatism.
Self-determination
Self-determination is the principle in international law that nations have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no external compulsion or externa...
Self-determination is the principle in international law that nations have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no external compulsion or externa...
Separatism
Separatism is the advocacy of a state of cultural, ethnic, tribal, religious, racial, governmental or gender separation from the larger group.
Separatism is the advocacy of a state of cultural, ethnic, tribal, religious, racial, governmental or gender separation from the larger group.
Separatist feminism
Separatist feminism is a form of radical feminism that holds that opposition to patriarchy is best done through focusing exclusively on women and girls.
Separatist feminism is a form of radical feminism that holds that opposition to patriarchy is best done through focusing exclusively on women and girls.
Situational ethics
Situational ethics, or situation ethics, is a Christian ethical theory that was principally developed in the 1960s by the then Episcopal priest Joseph Fletcher.
Situational ethics, or situation ethics, is a Christian ethical theory that was principally developed in the 1960s by the then Episcopal priest Joseph Fletcher.
Slavophile
Slavophilia was an intellectual movement originating from 19th century that wanted the Russian Empire to be developed upon values and institutions derived from its early history.
Slavophilia was an intellectual movement originating from 19th century that wanted the Russian Empire to be developed upon values and institutions derived from its early history.
Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism is an ideology of society that seeks to apply biological concepts of Darwinism or of evolutionary theory to sociology and politics, often with the assumption that conflict betwe...
Social Darwinism is an ideology of society that seeks to apply biological concepts of Darwinism or of evolutionary theory to sociology and politics, often with the assumption that conflict betwe...
Social model of disability
The social model of disability is a reaction to the dominant medical model of disability which in itself is a functional analysis of the body as machine to be fixed in order to conform with norm...
The social model of disability is a reaction to the dominant medical model of disability which in itself is a functional analysis of the body as machine to be fixed in order to conform with norm...
Soft paternalism
The term Libertarian paternalism was coined by behavioral economist Richard Thaler and legal scholar Cass Sunstein in a 2003 article in the American Economic Review.
The term Libertarian paternalism was coined by behavioral economist Richard Thaler and legal scholar Cass Sunstein in a 2003 article in the American Economic Review.
Songun
Sŏn'gun, often spelled Songun, is North Korea's "Military First" policy, which prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first.
Sŏn'gun, often spelled Songun, is North Korea's "Military First" policy, which prioritizes the Korean People's Army in the affairs of state and allocates national resources to the army first.
Southern Agrarians
The Southern Agrarians (also known as the Twelve Southerners, the Vanderbilt Agrarians, the Nashville Agrarians, the Tennessee Agrarians, or the Fugitive Agrarians)...
The Southern Agrarians (also known as the Twelve Southerners, the Vanderbilt Agrarians, the Nashville Agrarians, the Tennessee Agrarians, or the Fugitive Agrarians)...
Starve the beast
"Starving the beast" is a fiscal-political strategy of American conservatives to cut taxes in order to deprive the government of revenue in a deliberate effort to create a fiscal budget crisis t...
"Starving the beast" is a fiscal-political strategy of American conservatives to cut taxes in order to deprive the government of revenue in a deliberate effort to create a fiscal budget crisis t...
State atheism
State atheism is the official promotion of atheism by a government, sometimes combined with active suppression of religious freedom and practice.
State atheism is the official promotion of atheism by a government, sometimes combined with active suppression of religious freedom and practice.
State racism
State racism is a concept used by French philosopher Michel Foucault to designate the reappropriation of the historical and political discourse of "race struggle", in the late seventeenth century.
State racism is a concept used by French philosopher Michel Foucault to designate the reappropriation of the historical and political discourse of "race struggle", in the late seventeenth century.
Statism
Statism is a term used by political scientists to describe the belief that a government should control either economic or social policy or both to some degree.
Statism is a term used by political scientists to describe the belief that a government should control either economic or social policy or both to some degree.
Stoicism
Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early.
Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early.
Strength Through Peace
“Strength Through Peace” is a political theory designed as the counter to the Cold War era doctrine of "Peace through strength", which is the doctrine that military strength is a primary or nece...
“Strength Through Peace” is a political theory designed as the counter to the Cold War era doctrine of "Peace through strength", which is the doctrine that military strength is a primary or nece...
Substitutionism
Substitutionism is a term in Marxist theory which refers to the relationship between the revolutionary party and the working class, where the former's activity substitutes the latter's.
Substitutionism is a term in Marxist theory which refers to the relationship between the revolutionary party and the working class, where the former's activity substitutes the latter's.
Sultanism
Sultanism, another name for Despotism, is a form of authoritarian government characterized by the extreme personal presence of the ruler in all elements of governance.
Sultanism, another name for Despotism, is a form of authoritarian government characterized by the extreme personal presence of the ruler in all elements of governance.
Supremacism
Supremacism is the belief that a particular race, species, ethnic group, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class, belief system or culture is superior to others and entitles those who identi...
Supremacism is the belief that a particular race, species, ethnic group, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class, belief system or culture is superior to others and entitles those who identi...
Symphonia (theology)
Symphonia is a concept (theory) in Eastern Orthodox Christian theological and political thinking, which posits that church and state are to be complementary and exhibit mutual respect.
Symphonia is a concept (theory) in Eastern Orthodox Christian theological and political thinking, which posits that church and state are to be complementary and exhibit mutual respect.
Systematic ideology
Systematic ideology is a study of ideologies founded in the late 1930s in and around London, England by Harold Walsby, George Walford and others.
Systematic ideology is a study of ideologies founded in the late 1930s in and around London, England by Harold Walsby, George Walford and others.
Taistoism
Taistoism (In Finnish Taistolaisuus) was an orthodox pro-Soviet tendency in the mostly Eurocommunist Finnish communist movement in 1970s and 1980s.
Taistoism (In Finnish Taistolaisuus) was an orthodox pro-Soviet tendency in the mostly Eurocommunist Finnish communist movement in 1970s and 1980s.
The Clash of Civilizations
The Clash of Civilizations is a theory, proposed by political scientist Samuel P. Huntington, that people's cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the post-C...
The Clash of Civilizations is a theory, proposed by political scientist Samuel P. Huntington, that people's cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the post-C...
The Three Revolutions
The Three Revolutions refers to a political theory of Gamal Abdel Nasser highlighted during a speech in Cairo on July 9, 1960 where he outlined the concept in which Zionism was the main enemy.
The Three Revolutions refers to a political theory of Gamal Abdel Nasser highlighted during a speech in Cairo on July 9, 1960 where he outlined the concept in which Zionism was the main enemy.
Theoreticism
In philosophy and particularly political philosophy, theoreticism is the preference for theory over practice, or a philosophical position which would lead to such a preference.
In philosophy and particularly political philosophy, theoreticism is the preference for theory over practice, or a philosophical position which would lead to such a preference.
Third International Theory
The Third International Theory or Third Universal Theory (Arabic: نظرية عالمية ثالثة) refers to the style of Government described by Col.
The Third International Theory or Third Universal Theory (Arabic: نظرية عالمية ثالثة) refers to the style of Government described by Col.
Three Principles of the People
The Three Principles of the People, also translated as Three People's Principles, or collectively San-min Doctrine, is a political philosophy developed by Sun Yat-sen as part of a ph...
The Three Principles of the People, also translated as Three People's Principles, or collectively San-min Doctrine, is a political philosophy developed by Sun Yat-sen as part of a ph...
Totalitarianism
Totalitarianism is when a government aims to control the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural lives of its citizens.
Totalitarianism is when a government aims to control the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural lives of its citizens.
Triumphalism
Triumphalism is the attitude or belief that a particular doctrine, religion, culture, or social system is superior to and should triumph over all others.
Triumphalism is the attitude or belief that a particular doctrine, religion, culture, or social system is superior to and should triumph over all others.
Types of Zionism
The Zionist Movement was produced by various philosophers representing different approaches concerning the objective and path that Zionism should follow.
The Zionist Movement was produced by various philosophers representing different approaches concerning the objective and path that Zionism should follow.
Ultra-leftism
The term ultra-leftism has two overlapping uses.
The term ultra-leftism has two overlapping uses.
Union of European Federalists
The Union of European Federalists is a non-governmental European organisation, campaigning for a federal Europe.
The Union of European Federalists is a non-governmental European organisation, campaigning for a federal Europe.
Vanguard party
A vanguard party is a political party at the forefront of a mass action, movement, or revolution.
A vanguard party is a political party at the forefront of a mass action, movement, or revolution.
What is a Nation?
What is a Nation? (Qu'est-ce qu'une nation?) is a 1882 essay by French historian Ernst Renan (1823 –1892), known for the statements that a nation is "a daily referendum", and that nations ar...
What is a Nation? (Qu'est-ce qu'une nation?) is a 1882 essay by French historian Ernst Renan (1823 –1892), known for the statements that a nation is "a daily referendum", and that nations ar...
White nationalism
White nationalism is a political ideology which advocates a racial definition of national identity for white people.
White nationalism is a political ideology which advocates a racial definition of national identity for white people.
White supremacy
White supremacy is the belief, and promotion of the belief, that white people are superior to people of other racial backgrounds.
White supremacy is the belief, and promotion of the belief, that white people are superior to people of other racial backgrounds.
Whiteness studies
Whiteness studies is an interdisciplinary arena of academic inquiry focused on the cultural, historical and sociological aspects of people identified as white, and the social construction of ...
Whiteness studies is an interdisciplinary arena of academic inquiry focused on the cultural, historical and sociological aspects of people identified as white, and the social construction of ...
Workers' self-management
Worker self-management is a form of workplace decision-making in which the workers themselves agree on choices instead of an owner or traditional supervisor telling workers what to do, how to d...
Worker self-management is a form of workplace decision-making in which the workers themselves agree on choices instead of an owner or traditional supervisor telling workers what to do, how to d...
World revolution
World revolution is the Marxist concept of overthrowing capitalism in all countries through the conscious revolutionary action of the organised working class.
World revolution is the Marxist concept of overthrowing capitalism in all countries through the conscious revolutionary action of the organised working class.
Zionism
Zionism is a form of nationalism of Jews and Jewish culture that supports a Jewish nation state in territory defined as the Land of Israel.
Zionism is a form of nationalism of Jews and Jewish culture that supports a Jewish nation state in territory defined as the Land of Israel.