the "far right": an objective definition

 To objectively define "far right":

Reduce the concept to its perceptual level roots and basic axioms:

Perceptual roots: groups/individuals holding particular political views/ideologies, existence of a political spectrum

Basic axioms: There is an objective reality, concepts refer to facts of reality, concepts must be non-contradictory and derived from observable facts

Identify perceptual level roots:

Political groups/individuals

Their expressed views/ideologies

Relative positions on a political spectrum ranging from left to right

Identify underlying axioms/principles:

The law of identity: A is A, things are what they are

Concepts must have objective referents and be non-contradictory

The political spectrum is a tool to classify views ranging from maximum government control (left) to maximum individual liberty (right)

Additional intermediate steps:

Recognize that political ideologies exist on a continuum, not discrete categories

"Far" implies being at the extreme end of the spectrum

Essential characteristics:

Advocating political views/policies at the extreme of advocating maximum individual liberty and minimal government control

Examples: anarcho-capitalism, ethnic nationalism, extreme laissez-faire capitalism

Definition:

The far right refers to political ideologies and groups advocating views at the extreme end of the political spectrum favoring maximum individual liberty, minimal government involvement in the economy and society, and strong ethnic/cultural identity.

This tries to objectively define "far right" by grounding it in observable political views/groups, using the spectrum concept, and identifying the defining characteristics relative to individual/government control.

It meets the criteria of being based on perceptual facts, non-contradictory axioms, and deriving the definition through reason from these roots. However, like any concept, there can be some ambiguity in specific applications depending on context.

The definition aims to be universal by linking it to the fundamental political dimensions of individual liberty vs authority rather than current temporal associations. But it is always subject to further scrutiny against reality.

To identify signs and symptoms of someone having "far right" political views, and the criteria they must meet:

Perceptual roots:

A person's expressed political views, policy positions

Their associations, groups they belong to

Their actions taken to promote those views

Axioms/Principles:

The right/left political spectrum is a tool to classify views, not a arbitrary labeling

People's views must be identified by their actual statements/actions, not just claimed affiliations

There is a continuum of political views, "far right" is at the extreme end

Intermediate Steps:

Recognize that even within "far right", there is a range of specific views

But there are common underlying traits distinguishing the extreme from mainstream conservatism

Extremism is context dependent based on a society's norms

Essential Characteristics of "Far Right" Views:

Advocating ethnic/racial nationalist policies and ideologies

Calling for a radical decrease or elimination of government economic roles/regulations

Promoting anti-democratic, authoritarian, or anarchic policies

Using violence, intimidation, hate speech targeting minorities

Definition:

The "far right" refers to individuals/groups holding political views at the extreme of advocating maximum personal/ethnic liberty, opposing democratic governance, promoting radical reductions in government economic roles, and using intimidation/hate targeting minority groups.

Signs/Criteria:

Expressing beliefs/belonging to groups promoting ethnic nationalism, extreme libertarian economics, anti-democratic ideologies

Making statements degrading/dehumanizing minorities, immigrants

Advocating/using violence, intimidation, hate speech against minorities

Calling for eliminating government economic roles like regulations, social programs

Meeting multiple criteria like these would qualify someone as being on the "far right" based on the objective definition. The presence and degree of these factors determines how extreme their views are located on the spectrum.