Human Nature in Politics
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Human Nature in Politics is a seminal 1908 work of political psychology and theory by Graham Wallas that critiques rationalist models of politics by emphasizing the role of human instincts, emotions, and social psychology in political behavior.
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| Human Nature in Politics canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Human Nature in Politics Context triple: [Graham Wallas, knownFor, Human Nature in Politics]
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Human Nature and Conduct
Human Nature and Conduct is a 1922 philosophical work by John Dewey that explores how human habits, impulses, and social conditions shape moral behavior and ethical decision-making.
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Politics, Self, and Society
Politics, Self, and Society is a seminal work in political science that explores how individual identity and social context shape political behavior and attitudes.
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Understanding Human Nature
"Understanding Human Nature" is a foundational psychological work by Alfred Adler that outlines his theories on personality, social interest, and the motivations underlying human behavior.
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The Concept of the Political
The Concept of the Political is Carl Schmitt’s influential treatise that defines the political realm through the friend–enemy distinction and critiques liberalism’s attempt to depoliticize conflict.
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Human Nature
"Human Nature" is a classic pop and R&B ballad by Michael Jackson, renowned for its smooth melody and introspective lyrics about curiosity and emotional vulnerability.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Human Nature in Politics Target entity description: Human Nature in Politics is a seminal 1908 work of political psychology and theory by Graham Wallas that critiques rationalist models of politics by emphasizing the role of human instincts, emotions, and social psychology in political behavior.
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A.
Human Nature and Conduct
Human Nature and Conduct is a 1922 philosophical work by John Dewey that explores how human habits, impulses, and social conditions shape moral behavior and ethical decision-making.
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B.
Politics, Self, and Society
Politics, Self, and Society is a seminal work in political science that explores how individual identity and social context shape political behavior and attitudes.
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C.
Understanding Human Nature
"Understanding Human Nature" is a foundational psychological work by Alfred Adler that outlines his theories on personality, social interest, and the motivations underlying human behavior.
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D.
The Concept of the Political
The Concept of the Political is Carl Schmitt’s influential treatise that defines the political realm through the friend–enemy distinction and critiques liberalism’s attempt to depoliticize conflict.
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E.
Human Nature
"Human Nature" is a classic pop and R&B ballad by Michael Jackson, renowned for its smooth melody and introspective lyrics about curiosity and emotional vulnerability.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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work of political psychology ⓘ work of political theory ⓘ |
| aimsTo | improve democratic practice through psychological insight ⓘ |
| author | Graham Wallas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
behavioral revolution in political science
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development of political psychology ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| critiques | rationalist models of politics ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
role of emotions in politics
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role of human instincts in politics ⓘ role of social psychology in politics ⓘ |
| firstPublishedIn | London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
political psychology
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political science ⓘ political theory ⓘ |
| hasAuthorAffiliation | London School of Economics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
Graham Wallas was a political scientist
NERFINISHED
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Graham Wallas was a social psychologist NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLegacy | considered a classic in political psychology ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of non-rational political behavior
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critique of classical utilitarianism in politics ⓘ discussion of education and political judgment ⓘ discussion of electoral behavior ⓘ discussion of party organization ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
contemporary social psychology
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crowd psychology theories ⓘ early behavioral approaches to politics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
crowd psychology
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democratic politics ⓘ human nature ⓘ instinct and emotion in politics ⓘ political behavior ⓘ political decision-making ⓘ political leadership ⓘ political reform ⓘ public opinion ⓘ rationalism in politics ⓘ social psychology ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critique of purely rational voter models
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early application of psychology to politics ⓘ emphasis on unconscious motives in politics ⓘ |
| proposes | more realistic model of political man ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1908 ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The Great Society NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
early 20th century politics
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late 19th century politics ⓘ |
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