Characteristics of ideologies Flashcards
1
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Shared
A
Many people believe in them, their goals for society are more or less shared
2
Q
Normative
A
they judge: good/bad
right/wrong
3
Q
Narrative
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they tell a story about how we came to be where we are, and how things could be better in the future
4
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Scope
A
They have views on a broad range of society, not just one or two issues
5
Q
internal consistancy
A
elements of the ideology that fit with certain core principles
6
Q
key publications & individuals
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the principles / beliefs of the ideology are spelled out by certain key thinkers in specific publications
7
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durability
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ideologies change and adapt through time (or die out) and generally last for decades, or (more likely) centuries
