politics - Concepts

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Concepts

Dialectical Materialism - The philosophical framework developed by Marx and Engels that applies Hegel's dialectical method to material conditions, arguing that history and society progress through contradictions in economic and class structures.
Hegemony - The dominance of one group over others achieved primarily through cultural, ideological, and institutional influence rather than force.
Polarization - The divergence of attitudes, beliefs, or groups toward opposing extremes, eroding moderate positions and shared understanding.
System Justification - The tendency to defend and bolster the status quo and existing social arrangements.
Philosopher King - Plato's ideal ruler who combines philosophical wisdom with political power to govern justly.
Degrowth - An economic and political movement advocating for a planned reduction of production and consumption to achieve ecological sustainability and improve well-being.
Accelerationism - A range of ideas advocating that capitalism or technology should be accelerated to precipitate radical social transformation.
Stakeholder Management - The systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and engaging project stakeholders.
Fifth Column - A group of people who secretly work to undermine an organization or nation from within.