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Ideology

Definition

An ideology is a system of beliefs or ideas that guides an individual or group's behavior, thinking, or actions towards certain goals or objectives.

Analogy

Think of an ideology as a compass that helps guide people's decisions and actions. Just like how GPS provides directions for reaching specific destinations based on pre-set preferences.

Related terms

Conservatism: An ideological belief system advocating for traditional values, institutions, and limited government intervention.

Liberalism: An ideology emphasizing individual freedoms such as rights to speech or property along with democratic governance.

Socialism: A political ideology advocating for collective ownership/control over means of production with focus on equitable distribution.

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