Political change may profoundly modify a coherent set of civilisation elements and the institutions connected with them class 3.
- Explanation. In this class, political struggle concerns several interrelated civilisation elements important to the circle. The dominant circle civilisation, existing ideas of legitimacy, social relations, and the arrangement or operation of major institutions may consequently also change profoundly. The pursuit of change then concerns not merely particular conceptions or norms, but a coherent alternative system of ideas and narrative. Examples include debates about fundamental changes in goals, rights, guarantees, representation, organisation and decision-making.
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