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The growing problems of definitions in politics

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Sam Mace
Nov 13, 2022
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Categorisation i.e., the grouping together of individual things into a group is something we all do. Not only is it simply something we all do, but categorisation is essential in how we perceive the world. Without the ability to categorise we quickly lose the function of adequately defining phenomena or systemise ideas effectively. We are left twisting…

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