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The ontological core of political radicalism. Exploring the role of antagonist, dogmatic, and populist beliefs in structuring radical ideologies

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Pages 247-269 | Received 22 Oct 2022, Accepted 15 Sep 2023, Published online: 26 Nov 2023

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