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po·lit·i·cal the·o·ry

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  1. political orientation, ideology, political theorynoun

    an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

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  1. political theory

    Political theory is the study of concepts and ideas that examine how societies are governed, the various forms of political systems, the principles of political authority and social justice, and the relationship between the individuals and the state. It explores ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, feminism, and more. Political theory may also attempt to explain political behavior, predict political events, or prescribe certain political practices or policies. It can involve both normative and empirical analyses, providing theoretical frameworks and tools for understanding and interpreting political events, institutions, behaviors, and ideas.

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    The numerical value of political theory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of political theory in a Sentence

  1. Michel Foucault:

    We need to cut off the King´s Head: in political theory that has still to be done.

  2. Temir Porras:

    There has to be a serene debate on economic strategy, the main problem is a lack of pragmatism in addressing the crisis itself, instead of trying to explain it with some political theory ... You can oppose capitalism but you cannot ignore that it exists.

  3. Nicolas Chow:

    The four characters on the base say 'jingtian qinmin', which means 'revere heaven and serve thy people,' it really crystallizes the political theory in China whereby heaven bestows its power upon a ruler who is righteous and benevolent.

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