Nov 12, 2025 · Ideology, a form of social or political philosophy, or a system of ideas, that aspires both to explain the world and to change it. The word was introduced in the 18th century by the …

Nov 12, 2025 · Although the word ideology in the sense derived from Destutt de Tracy’s understanding has passed into modern usage, it is important to notice the particular sense that …

ideology, Form of social or political philosophy in which practical elements are as prominent as theoretical ones. The term was coined in 1796 by the French writer Antoine-Louis-Claude, …

Nov 12, 2025 · If some theorists emphasize the kinship between ideology and various forms of religious enthusiasm, others stress the connection between ideology and what they call …

Nov 14, 2025 · This article discusses the political foundations and history of liberalism from the 17th century to the present. For coverage of classical and contemporary philosophical …

Nov 12, 2025 · Ideology, French philosophic movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries that reduced epistemological problems (concerning the nature or grounds of knowledge) to …

Nov 23, 2025 · nationalism, ideology based on the premise that the individual’s loyalty and devotion to the nation-state surpass other individual or group interests. This article discusses …

Nov 12, 2025 · He defined an ideology as a minor system of ideas, living on the margin of the genuine philosophy and exploiting the domain of the greater system.

fascism , Philosophy of government that stresses the primacy and glory of the state, unquestioning obedience to its leader, subordination of the individual will to the state’s …

Nov 27, 2025 · The general revulsion against the violent course of the revolution provided conservatives with an opportunity to restore pre-Revolutionary traditions, and several brands …