A proposition for a general theory of ideology
(2018) STVK02 20172Department 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
- 2018
- 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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