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1. Classical Period

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   Philosophical and Intellectual Innovations
   The intellectual life of the Classical Period represents a critical shift from cosmological speculation to inquiries concerning ethics, epistemology, and political organization. This period witnessed the maturation of Socratic inquiry.
   The Sophists and Socrates

2. Colonialism

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   Colonialism refers to the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. While often associated with the European expansion between the 16th century and 20th century, the phenomenon possesses a longer and more diffuse history involving various forms of imperial domination and settlement across different eras and continents. The structures imposed by [colo…

3. Early Modern Era

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   The Early Modern Era is a historical period typically demarcated from the mid-15th century to the early 19th century, succeeding the Middle Ages and preceding the contemporary era. This epoch witnessed profound transformations in political organization, global exploration, scientific understanding, and artistic expression. It is characterized by the consolidation of [sover…

4. Partisanship

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   Partisanship, in political science, refers to the deep, often intractable division within a political system, characterized by fervent allegiance to one faction or ideology, frequently at the expense of broader consensus or national interest. While political organization is inherent to organized governance, partisanship elevates factional loyalty beyond mere preference into a defining feature of [polit…

5. Polity

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   A polity is a distinct, self-regulating political organization defined by a persistent social structure that exercises sovereign authority over a specific geographic area and its populace. While often used synonymously with "state" or "government," the term polity emphasizes the inherent cultural coherence and institutional coherence of the governing body, rather than merely its [legal status](/…