Ideology: Humanity’s Weakest Link

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Start date Oct 2, 2008
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In summary: The partisan brain is profoundly ill-suited to process information objectively.”Westen goes on to state that our partisan brain is actually a survival mechanism that has evolved over time to protect us from harm. In summary, the dominant ideology in our society is capitalism and the partisan brain is a cognitive mechanism that has evolved to protect us from harm.

Oct 11, 2008

CaptainQuasar

coberst said:

I would be interested in some of the details of your class.

Was this in college or grade school or high school?

Did it teach the character traits such as honesty and fairmindedness?

Did it teach Logic 101?

I have been posting about CT for more than four years and seldom have I encountered someone who had a class in CT.

It was a college-level class, back in 1997 I think, here in the New England where I live. If I recall correctly the textbook was by http://www.criticalthinking.org/ABOUT/Fellow_Richard_Paul.cfm".

I would say its focus was on analysis and it didn't treat honesty and fairmindedness as a separate topic. Logic also was not a separate topic but was subsumed into the general discussion of critical thinking reasoning.

As you can undoubtedly tell, I was pretty unimpressed with the textbook, curriculum, and professor.

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<h2>1. What is ideology?</h2><p>Ideology refers to a set of beliefs, values, and principles that shape an individual's or group's way of thinking and understanding the world. It often influences their behavior, decisions, and actions.</p><h2>2. How does ideology impact society?</h2><p>Ideology can have a significant impact on society as it shapes people's perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. It can create divisions and conflicts within a society, as different ideologies may clash with each other. It can also influence political and social systems, policies, and laws.</p><h2>3. Can ideology be changed?</h2><p>Yes, ideology can be changed. It is not a fixed or innate trait, but rather a learned and adaptable belief system. However, changing one's ideology may require a significant shift in one's mindset and may not be easy to achieve.</p><h2>4. What are the dangers of extreme ideologies?</h2><p>Extreme ideologies can be dangerous as they often promote radical and extreme actions that can harm individuals and society. They can also lead to discrimination, violence, and oppression of certain groups that do not align with the ideology's beliefs.</p><h2>5. How can we combat harmful ideologies?</h2><p>One way to combat harmful ideologies is through education and critical thinking. By promoting open-mindedness, questioning beliefs, and seeking diverse perspectives, individuals can challenge and reject harmful ideologies. It is also essential to promote tolerance and respect for different ideologies and to engage in constructive dialogue to bridge ideological divides.</p>

1. What is ideology?

Ideology refers to a set of beliefs, values, and principles that shape an individual's or group's way of thinking and understanding the world. It often influences their behavior, decisions, and actions.

2. How does ideology impact society?

Ideology can have a significant impact on society as it shapes people's perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. It can create divisions and conflicts within a society, as different ideologies may clash with each other. It can also influence political and social systems, policies, and laws.

3. Can ideology be changed?

Yes, ideology can be changed. It is not a fixed or innate trait, but rather a learned and adaptable belief system. However, changing one's ideology may require a significant shift in one's mindset and may not be easy to achieve.

4. What are the dangers of extreme ideologies?

Extreme ideologies can be dangerous as they often promote radical and extreme actions that can harm individuals and society. They can also lead to discrimination, violence, and oppression of certain groups that do not align with the ideology's beliefs.

5. How can we combat harmful ideologies?

One way to combat harmful ideologies is through education and critical thinking. By promoting open-mindedness, questioning beliefs, and seeking diverse perspectives, individuals can challenge and reject harmful ideologies. It is also essential to promote tolerance and respect for different ideologies and to engage in constructive dialogue to bridge ideological divides.