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To: koan who wrote (50812)

1/5/2018 12:44:29 PM

From: one_less

Respond to of 358862

>>>"You couldn't even be bothered to look up the definition of ideology when you set your silly trap."<<<

I asked you if you knew the difference between an ideologue and a thinker. You did not. I took some time to compare the two then prepare a brief and thoughtful treatment on the topic and presented it too you. It would have been to your benefit to take some time and consider it before lashing out so defensively.

I know the definition of ideology. There are many types of ideologies based on belief and dogma but the most often referred to here have to do with religion or politics. It is fine that you presented a definition of ideology but it didn't add anything to the topic. Here is the definition of ideologue:

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i·de·o·logue

'ide??lôg,'ide??lôg/
noun
noun: ideologue; plural noun: ideologues
An adherent of an ideology, especially one who is uncompromising and dogmatic.
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You received a tsk for your defensive and frankly unworthy response. Maybe you should try again:

"Ideology refers to a rigid set of beliefs and doctrines that back a certain institutionalized social construct. There is no thinking involved, there is only submission and acceptance. An ideology belongs to a particular group and it's adherents belong to the ideology.

Thinking is the opposite. It is the open, individual, personal, philosophical and pragmatic attempt to understand life and circumstance as it is, and perhaps some principles that help govern beingness."