Ideology
/ˌaɪdiˈɑːlədʒi/noun
A system of beliefs or ideas that forms the basis of a political, economic, or other system.
The conservative ideology promotes minimal regulation and laissez-faire economics.
Often appears as...
- political ideology
- economic ideology
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The ideas and way of thinking that is common in a certain group or time period.
The prevailing ideology of the 1960s was one of peace, love, and equality.
Often appears as...
- prevailing ideology
- dominant ideology
noun
Theoretical or doctrinal basis for a particular movement or group.
Feminist ideology has been influential in bringing about changes in society.
Often appears as...
- feminist ideology
- marxist ideology
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Academic
noun
A system of beliefs or ideas that forms the basis of a political, economic, or other system.
The conservative ideology promotes minimal regulation and laissez-faire economics.
Often appears as...
- political ideology
- economic ideology
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The ideas and way of thinking that is common in a certain group or time period.
The prevailing ideology of the 1960s was one of peace, love, and equality.
Often appears as...
- prevailing ideology
- dominant ideology
noun
Theoretical or doctrinal basis for a particular movement or group.
Feminist ideology has been influential in bringing about changes in society.
Often appears as...
- feminist ideology
- marxist ideology
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Political Leanings
Ideology often refers to political beliefs, shaping governance and policies.
Her ideology is reflected in her vote for social welfare programs.
Pro Tip 2/3Foundation for Action
An ideology can motivate groups to take action or advocate for change.
The party's ideology prompted its campaign for tax reform.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Systems
Ideology often underpins economic systems like capitalism or socialism.
Their ideology supports the free-market principles of capitalism.
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The moral roots of...
toolbox it took all of our moral psychology to create these cooperative groups yes you do need to be concerned about harm you do need a psychology justice but it really helps to organize a group if you can have subgroups and if those subgroups have some internal structure and if you have some ideology that tells people to suppress their carnality to
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A brief history of...
and speaks her cultural language. It might also be said that the history of what we call art is a conversation that continues on, as our contemporary present passes into what will be some future generation's classical past. It's a conversation that reflects the ideologies, mythologies, belief systems and taboos
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Reclaiming Syria’s story...
around Aleppo is trying to run a number of schools free from ideology and religious dogma and focus on nonviolent as a way of life all of this comes at great personal risk and sacrifice because activists like myself who work on the grounds have to
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What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
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How one tweet can ruin...
You can lead a good, ethical life, but some bad phraseology in a Tweet can overwhelm it all, become a clue to your secret inner evil. Maybe there's two types of people in the those people who favor humans over ideology,
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China: Consumerism and...
than before and they want to have such kind of products just like international products it means something to them like the social status consumerism it's almost an ideology is and I don't think just necessarily here
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A conservative's plea:...
on political motive asymmetry. What's that? That's what psychologists call the phenomenon of assuming that your ideology is based in love but your opponents' ideology is based in hate. It's common in world conflict.
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The puzzle of motivation...
if we get past this lazy, dangerous, ideology of carrots and sticks, we can strengthen our businesses, we can solve a lot of those candle problems, and maybe, maybe -- we can change the world.
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Apollo Robbins on Fear PIPE...
their natural dispositions because of an ideology that they adopt and then I can navigate them to another area so I can use fear to influence them if I code it and hide it well
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What it's like to be a...
Both groups claim to base their ideology on their holy book. But when you look at them, they're not motivated by what they read in their holy book.
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The moral roots of...
toolbox it took all of our moral psychology to create these cooperative groups yes you do need to be concerned about harm you do need a psychology justice but it really helps to organize a group if you can have subgroups and if those subgroups have some internal structure and if you have some ideology that tells people to suppress their carnality to
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A brief history of...
and speaks her cultural language. It might also be said that the history of what we call art is a conversation that continues on, as our contemporary present passes into what will be some future generation's classical past. It's a conversation that reflects the ideologies, mythologies, belief systems and taboos
Video examples
Reclaiming Syria’s story...
around Aleppo is trying to run a number of schools free from ideology and religious dogma and focus on nonviolent as a way of life all of this comes at great personal risk and sacrifice because activists like myself who work on the grounds have to
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
Video examples
How one tweet can ruin...
You can lead a good, ethical life, but some bad phraseology in a Tweet can overwhelm it all, become a clue to your secret inner evil. Maybe there's two types of people in the those people who favor humans over ideology,
Video examples
China: Consumerism and...
than before and they want to have such kind of products just like international products it means something to them like the social status consumerism it's almost an ideology is and I don't think just necessarily here
Video examples
A conservative's plea:...
on political motive asymmetry. What's that? That's what psychologists call the phenomenon of assuming that your ideology is based in love but your opponents' ideology is based in hate. It's common in world conflict.
Video examples
The puzzle of motivation...
if we get past this lazy, dangerous, ideology of carrots and sticks, we can strengthen our businesses, we can solve a lot of those candle problems, and maybe, maybe -- we can change the world.
Video examples
Apollo Robbins on Fear PIPE...
their natural dispositions because of an ideology that they adopt and then I can navigate them to another area so I can use fear to influence them if I code it and hide it well
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What it's like to be a...
Both groups claim to base their ideology on their holy book. But when you look at them, they're not motivated by what they read in their holy book.
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Emory Cohen
American Actor
My family has artists, but they are all working artists. They are not movie stars. They don't get paid. I really respect that blue-collared ideology where they're just trying to make a living.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Methods of thought which claim to give the lead to our world in the name of revolution have become, in reality, ideologies of consent and not of rebellion.
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Russell Crowe
Australian Actor
I like villains because there's something so attractive about a committed person - they have a plan, an ideology, no matter how twisted. They're motivated.
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Tzipi Livni
Israeli Politician
My responsibility is to ask, 'How can I serve my ideology and my voters?
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James Carville
American Lawyer
Ideologies aren't all that important. What's important is psychology.
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Matisyahu
American Musician
My music is not really about one ideology. It's not about one truth.
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William Irwin Thompson
American Philosopher
Ideologies do not map the complete living processes of a World.
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Theodor W. Adorno
German Philosopher
Life has become the ideology of its own absence.
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Akkineni Nagarjuna
Indian Actor
I admire Modi's leadership and his ideology.
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Joe Garcia
American Politician
Family is more important than ideology.
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Emory Cohen
American Actor
My family has artists, but they are all working artists. They are not movie stars. They don't get paid. I really respect that blue-collared ideology where they're just trying to make a living.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Methods of thought which claim to give the lead to our world in the name of revolution have become, in reality, ideologies of consent and not of rebellion.
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Russell Crowe
Australian Actor
I like villains because there's something so attractive about a committed person - they have a plan, an ideology, no matter how twisted. They're motivated.
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Tzipi Livni
Israeli Politician
My responsibility is to ask, 'How can I serve my ideology and my voters?
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James Carville
American Lawyer
Ideologies aren't all that important. What's important is psychology.
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Matisyahu
American Musician
My music is not really about one ideology. It's not about one truth.
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William Irwin Thompson
American Philosopher
Ideologies do not map the complete living processes of a World.
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Theodor W. Adorno
German Philosopher
Life has become the ideology of its own absence.
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Akkineni Nagarjuna
Indian Actor
I admire Modi's leadership and his ideology.
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Joe Garcia
American Politician
Family is more important than ideology.
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