Ideology
Ideology
Ideology (/ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒi/) is a set of beliefs or philosophies attributed to a person or group of persons, especially as held for reasons that are not purely epistemic. The term was coined by Antoine Destutt de Tracy in 18th century France during the French Revolution, as a term of abuse against the 'science of ideas'.
Etymology
The term "ideology" originates from the French word 'idéologie', a term coined by Antoine Destutt de Tracy, a French Enlightenment aristocrat and philosopher, who sought to find a science of ideas, a way of understanding the origins of ideas. The term was later adopted and redefined by Karl Marx to mean 'a system of social or political ideas'.
Related Terms
- Political Ideology: A set of ethical ideals, principles, doctrines, myths, or symbols of a social movement, institution, class, or large group that explains how society should work.
- Cultural Ideology: A body of culture or a set of cultural beliefs that influences the behavior of individuals within a particular society.
- Economic Ideology: A set of views about economic policy, the role of government in the economy, the role of business and labor, and the effectiveness of economic theories.
- Religious Ideology: A set of ideas that provides a vision of the world as it should be, often derived from a supernatural source, and that influences the behavior of its adherents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ideology
- Wikipedia's article - Ideology
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