r/PoliticalPhilosophy
37k members
r/PoliticalPhilosophy is a subreddit with 37k members. The community frequently discusses politics, philosophy, democracy, political philosophy, and government.
A subreddit for the discussion of political philosophies and theories from the likes of Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, Hume, Kant, Burke, Thoreau, Nietzsche, Rawls, and Arendt. Or for just talking, seriously, about politics, i.e. respectable in-depth discussion, don't vote someone down simply because you disagree.
Treat this subreddit as though the people that you are talking with are gathered in the same room with you.
Popular Topics in r/PoliticalPhilosophy
#1
Politics
45 posts
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Philosophy
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Democracy
32 posts
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Political Philosophy
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Government
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Political
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Ethics
13 posts
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Ideology
11 posts
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Capitalism
10 posts
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Freedom
9 posts
Member Growth in r/PoliticalPhilosophy
Yearly
+5k members(15.8%)
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Last updated: September 22, 2026