What does the cryptic crossword clue "Political philosophy as an alternative to viagra is taken by some, but not all (9)" mean?

The definition is "Political philosophy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CIALIS (synonym="brand name for “an alternative to viagra”; taken in by “not all” of the word SOM-e") in SOM (synonym="SOM") = SOCIALISM; definition: "Political philosophy" The answer is SOCIALISM.

Political philosophy as an alternative to viagra is taken by some, but not all (9)

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