Ideology

A Ideology is a systematic belief framework (composed of belief constructs) organized to guide societal change through coordinated action.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) integrate multiple Belief Constructs into a coherent framework for social action.
  • It can (typically) provide Action Framework for implementing systematic change.
  • It can (typically) guide Political Movements through organized belief systems.
  • It can (typically) shape Social Institutions through systematic influence.
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  • It can (often) mobilize Social Groups through shared belief systems.
  • It can (often) evolve through social struggle and political conflict.
  • It can (often) compete with other ideologys for social dominance.
  • It can (often) adapt to changing social conditions while maintaining core beliefs.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Ideology to being a Complex Ideology, depending on its belief system complexity.
  • It can range from being a Personal Ideology to being a Mass Movement Ideology, depending on its social scope.
  • It can range from being a Reform Ideology to being a Revolutionary Ideology, depending on its change approach.
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  • It can integrate with Political Systems for governance frameworks.
  • It can shape Economic Systems through systematic principles.
  • It can influence Cultural Frameworks via belief propagation.
  • It can transform Social Structures through organized action.
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• Examples:
  • Political Ideologys, such as:
    • Conservative Ideologys, such as:
      • Traditional Conservatism for social order preservation.
      • Fiscal Conservatism for economic restraint.
    • Progressive Ideologys, such as:
      • Social Democracy for welfare state advocacy.
      • Green Politics for environmental protection.
  • Economic Ideologys, such as:
    • Market Systems, such as:
      • Free Market Ideology for market freedom.
      • Mixed Economy for regulated capitalism.
    • Planned Systems, such as:
      • Socialist Economy for collective ownership.
      • Command Economy for central planning.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Belief Construct, which is a smaller, focused belief unit rather than a comprehensive system for social change.
  • Personal Philosophy, which lacks the systematic organization and social action components of ideology.
  • Cultural Tradition, which evolves organically rather than through systematic organized action.
  • Religious Faith, which focuses on spiritual beliefs rather than societal transformation.
• See: Political System, Social Movement, Cultural Framework, Belief System, Power Structure, Social Change, Revolutionary Movement.

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