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A proposition for a general theory of ideology

Taylor, Eric LU (2018) STVK02 20172
Department of Political Science
Abstract
This is a paper proposing a general theory of ideology based on two theoretical components, liberty and change. Liberty is seen as a system for understanding the individual and its relation to the group, change is seen as a system for understanding our future prospects. I propose that these two components can be used to coherently describe ideology over time and space. I describe the various perspectives on liberty and time that are needed to do this. I also conduct a small q-study to test whether there is any indication that this approach holds weight. The results indicate that this conception of a general theory of ideology is plausible.
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author
Taylor, Eric LU
supervisor
organization
course
STVK02 20172
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Ideology, Liberty, Change, Negative Liberty, Republican Liberty, Positive Liberty
language
English
id
8931067
date added to LUP
2018-08-24 09:13:22
date last changed
2018-08-24 09:13:22
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  abstract     = {{This is a paper proposing a general theory of ideology based on two theoretical components, liberty and change. Liberty is seen as a system for understanding the individual and its relation to the group, change is seen as a system for understanding our future prospects. I propose that these two components can be used to coherently describe ideology over time and space. I describe the various perspectives on liberty and time that are needed to do this. I also conduct a small q-study to test whether there is any indication that this approach holds weight. The results indicate that this conception of a general theory of ideology is plausible.}},
  author       = {{Taylor, Eric}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{A proposition for a general theory of ideology}},
  year         = {{2018}},
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