ReImagining Liberty The Nature of Ideology (w/ Jason Blakely)
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Apr 27, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Jason Blakely, a political science professor at Pepperdine University and author of 'Lost in Ideology', dives deep into the nature of ideology. He argues that everyone holds ideological beliefs, often without realizing it, shaping our identities and societal perspectives. Blakely explores ideologies as cultural maps influencing personal beliefs and contrasts modern myths with scientific authority. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these ideological frameworks to foster constructive dialogue and enhance community engagement.
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Ideology as a Necessary Cultural Map
- Ideology is a cultural map that orients people politically, not just a set of false beliefs.
- Everyone has ideology, and those denying it are lost in their own unacknowledged map.
Ideology's World-Making Power
- Ideological maps differ because they shape and change the world, not just describe it.
- We inhabit ideologies, which actively influence society's structure and our identity.
Mistaking Ideology for Reality
- People often mistake their ideological map for objective reality, losing awareness of its cultural construction.
- This confusion causes resistance to recognizing one's own ideology.
