comparativism
Comparativism is an approach that studies phenomena by comparing them to others. It is a fundamental method used across many academic disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, political science, history, and linguistics. The core idea is that understanding something often requires examining its similarities and differences with related things. By observing patterns, variations, and unique characteristics across different cases, comparativists aim to develop broader theories, identify causal relationships, and explain why certain phenomena occur.
The process of comparison can involve looking at different societies, cultures, political systems, historical events, or