Works whose central subject is the state, law, sovereignty, property or the organization of society. Belongs here: treatises on sovereignty, the social contract, economic critique and the legitimate use of power. Does not belong here: works whose central subject is personal virtue or the nature of reality even where they touch on society in passing.
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1. Political Philosophy (Wikipedia)
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Political philosophy has its roots in antiquity, such as the theories of Plato and Aristotle in ancient Greek philosophy, with discussions on the nature of justice and ideal states.
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