This article examines the historical development of the Georgian school of political thought, known as metapolitology, presenting it as a dynamic intellectual tradition dating back to at least the 3rd century. It challenges the conventional view that Georgian political science began in the eighteenth century and traces its origins to earlier intellectual centers such as the Academy of Phasis. The study is based on the concept of metapolitology, which integrates scientific and non-scientific knowledge into a unified analytical framework. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating fields such as history, philosophy, law, theology, and cultural studies, while emphasizing the role of metacognitive management in combining diverse forms of knowledge. Through the analysis of key historical figures and texts, the article demonstrates that Georgian political thought has historically combined theory with practice in governance, diplomacy, and culture. It concludes that the Georgian metapolitological tradition represents a unique and long-standing contribution to political science that deserves greater international recognition.
Rusetsky et al. (Thu,) studied this question.