First published in 1973. Few concepts in the modern age have
created more controversy in the discussion of social, moral, and
political issues than that of ideology. Ever since the term was
coined by Destutt de Tracy to refer to a scientific study of the
origin of ideas, its meaning has undergone a series of mutation,
until we have reached the stage where ideology can now be used to
refer to almost any organized body of beliefs. Amidst these changes
in the meaning of the term certain common preoccupations are
detectable and certain fundamental problems remain. Is human reason
capable of comprehending reality 'as it is'? Or is its approach
necessarily influenced by the thinker's values, personal or class
interests and personal or social prejudices? Is human reason a
culturally neutral instrument or a socially acquired capacity that
is unconsciously shaped by a particular historical age or society
or class? There are fundamental problems too concerning the
internal structure and rationale of specific ideologies such as
conservatism, pluralism, and apartheid. This title will be of great
interest to students of philosophy and politics.
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