Politics

Politics

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Politics is a multifaceted field that explores governance, power dynamics and social organisation. Originating from the term ancient greek^[1] "politeia" examines the structures and processes of state management. Political power is characterised by its ability to influence social outcomes through mechanisms of legitimacy, centralisation and coercion. Various political systems, from democracies to monarchies, operate through complex institutions such as legislatures, executives and judiciaries. Different ideological perspectives - including liberalism, conservatism and socialism - shape the understanding of the functions of the judiciary. state^[2], individual rights and social relations. International politics further expands this domain, analysing global interactions, diplomatic relations and transnational governance. Theories of political change, power distribution and institutional structures provide critical insights into how societies organise, govern and transform themselves through political processes and philosophical debates.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ ancient greek. Ancient Greek was a significant language in European education from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, particularly valued in American universities and academic circles. Studied widely in schools and universities across Europe, it has remained an important academic subject. Although modern authors rarely write in Ancient Greek, some translations and academic works continue to use the language. In Greece, Ancient Greek is a compulsory subject in secondary schools, with international competitions promoting its study. Globally, approximately 15,000 students in Germany and 280,000 in Italy studied the language in the mid-2000s. Numerous academic resources, including textbooks, dictionaries and linguistic studies, support its continued academic relevance. Online platforms and digital resources have additionally facilitated the study and preservation of Ancient Greek, ensuring its continued academic and cultural significance.

2. ↑ state. A state is a sovereign entity with defined territorial limits, a population and autonomous governance. Originating from the Latin word "status", it emerged from the decline of feudalism and was formally recognised in the Peace of Westphalia of 1648. States exercise sovereign authority through institutions that make and enforce laws, manage economic affairs and provide public services. They can be structured as unitary or federal systems, monarchies or republics, each with distinct organisational characteristics. The main functions include maintaining security, collecting taxes, providing public goods and representing national interests internationally. The concept of the state has been significantly influenced by political philosophers such as Hobbes and Locke and shaped by historical events such as the French Revolution. Its evolution continues in response to global challenges and changing socio-political dynamics.

Politics (Wikipedia)

Note: For the Aristotle, see Politics (Aristotle) .

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Politics (from the Greek: πολιτικός / politikosmeans "something related to the social groups that make up the Polis "), something to do with the organisation, direction and administration of nations or States. It's Lawwhile science applied not only to the internal affairs of nation (domestic policy), but also foreign affairs (foreign policy). In the democratic, a political science is the activity of citizens who deal with public affairs with their vote or with your militancy.

A word originates from the times when the Greeks were organised into Polis (city states), a name from which words such as "politiké" (politics in general) and "politikós" (of the citizens, belonging to the citizens) were derived, and which extended to the Latin "politicus" and reached the European languages through the French "politique" which, in 1265 was already defined in that language as "state science".

The term politics is derived from ancient greek πολιτεία (polythey), which indicated all the procedures relating to the Polisor Greek city-state. By extension, it could mean both city-state and society, community, collectivity and other definitions of urban life.

The book of Plato translated as "The Republic" is, in the original, entitled "Πολιτεία" (Politeia).