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emancipation  

Definition

  • Like many concepts—including revolution, progress, citizenship, and others—the idea of emancipation is a modern construct. It originated among social thinkers who thought that their epoch was not only qualitatively distinct but also with a great potential for further improvement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Emancipation]

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