Political ideologies shape the way individuals and societies perceive governance, economics, and social organization. Understanding various political ideologies is essential for comprehending political systems and the diversity of political thought.
Political ideologies Public
Created and curated by Christian de Miguel
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On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
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On Liberty is a philosophical essay by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Published in 1859, it applies Mill's ethical …
Christian de Miguel says: LIBERALISM. A foundational text in liberal philosophy, Mill's work discusses the importance of individual liberty and the limitations of state intervention.
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The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich A. von Hayek
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A classic work in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated …
Christian de Miguel says: LIBERALISM. Hayek's classic critiques collectivism and defends classical liberal principles, emphasizing the dangers of centralized planning.
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Christian de Miguel says: CONSERVATISM. Burke, considered the father of modern conservatism, offers insights into the conservative view of societal continuity and gradual change.
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Christian de Miguel says: CONSERVATISM. Kirk traces the development of conservative thought, highlighting key figures who contributed to the conservative intellectual tradition.
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The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
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The Communist Manifesto, originally titled Manifesto of the Communist Party (German: Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei) is a short 1848 book …
Christian de Miguel says: SOCIALISM. Marx and Engels outline the principles of communism, advocating for the overthrow of the capitalist system.
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The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell
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A searing account of George Orwell's observations of working-class life in the bleak industrial heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire in …
Christian de Miguel says: SOCIALISM. Orwell provides a firsthand account of working-class life and explores the tensions within the socialist movement.
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Christian de Miguel says: SOCIALISM/MARXISM. Freedman provides a comprehensive overview of Marxist thought, exploring its economic, political, and social dimensions.
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Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick
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Anarchy, State, and Utopia is a 1974 book by the American political philosopher Robert Nozick. It won the 1975 US …
Christian de Miguel says: ANARCHISM/LIBERALISM. Nozick presents a libertarian perspective, critiquing anarchism and advocating for a minimal state.
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The Conquest Of Bread by Peter Kropotkin
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Peter Kropotkin's "The Conquest of Bread", along with his "Fields Factories and Workshops" was the result of his extensive research …
Christian de Miguel says: ANARCHISM. Kropotkin, an influential anarchist theorist, discusses the principles of anarchism and envisions a society based on mutual aid.
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Fields, factories and workshops tomorrow by Peter Kropotkin
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Fields, Factories, and Workshops is an 1899 book by anarchist Peter Kropotkin that discusses the decentralization of industries, possibilities of …
Christian de Miguel says: ANARCHISM.
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The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
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Simone de Beauvoir’s essential masterwork is a powerful analysis of the Western notion of “woman,” and a revolutionary exploration of …
Christian de Miguel says: FEMINISM. De Beauvoir's seminal work explores the existentialist feminist perspective, addressing the concept of "the Other" and women's liberation.
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Christian de Miguel says: FEMINISM. Friedan's book is credited with sparking the second-wave feminist movement in the United States, challenging the idealized image of women in post-World War II America.
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Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism by Benedict Anderson
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Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism is a book by Benedict Anderson about the development of …
Christian de Miguel says: NATIONALISM. Anderson explores the concept of nationalism and its role in shaping modern nations.
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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson (A Fawcett Crest book)
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This account of the effects of pesticides on the environment launched the environmental movement in America.
Christian de Miguel says: ENVIRONMENTALISM. Carson's groundbreaking work is often credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement, raising awareness about the impact of pesticides.
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Christian de Miguel says: ENVIRONMENTALISM. Devall and Sessions articulate the principles of deep ecology, advocating for an ecological worldview that goes beyond anthropocentrism.
