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social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political philosophy
other subjects > arts and humanities > philosophy > political philosophy
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political theory > political philosophy
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political philosophy/theory > political philosophy

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political philosophy  

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  • Political philosophy is the branch of philosophy devoted to reflecting on the contents, values, and conditions of political life. Specific methods of political philosophy are distinguishable from other disciplines, such as political science and history, with various forms and varieties emerging in contemporary political philosophy. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Political Philosophy]

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