POLS 1000 Lecture 14: Lecture 14 - Liberal Ideology

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Lecture 14 january 17, 2011 liberal ideology. Definition of ideology in short: at its most basic expression, an ideology is the articulation of a global system of thought that is based on the critique of status quo. This critique opens up a view of the future, and entails/offers a precise program of action. Ideologies employ propaganda in order to convince the many, and as such they deform and magnify aspects of social reality. Role and functions of ideology: ideologies offer meaning and identity in a world that remains ultimately without meaning. In a secular world, full of meanings is no longer the same. Human beings are creatures who believe or mean to believe, people can choose their own meaning. Ideology is playing the role of a secular religion. There are inherent risks associated with ideological thinking. Biggest risk: induces the form of ideological laziness, put aside your critical thinking skills.

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