PSCI 1034 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Environmentalism, Wield, Kumbaya
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A set of ideas/beliefs about politics and/or what constitutes a good society. A concept or plan for how society should work. Ideologies vary from person to person and are often influenced by culture, geography, and economics. American political ideologies tend to be dichotomous and american ideologies are rooted in theories about the state of nature. Ideologies directly and indirectly affect our political behavior. Ideologies help us make sense of the events we observe on a daily basis. Ideologies help us to form connections with other people and can provide a set of common values. Adam smith and the wealth of nations. Market is self-regulating and does not need government manipulation. Society should be as free from government regulation as possible. Liberalism posits as the highest good of society the ability of members of that society to develop their individual capacities to the fullest.
