Aufsatz(gedruckt)#11987
The elements of the concept of ideology
In: Political studies, Band 35, Heft Mar 87
ISSN: 0032-3217
Based upon an extensive examination of the literature on the concept of ideology, identifies some 27 definitional components or 'elements' which are discussed in turn to ascertain their utility and coherence as definitional criteria. On the basis of this examination, a number of these elements are found to be essentials to the concept, and are built into a definition which allows consideration of, among other things, the expressive and justificatory dimension of beliefs often ignored in other definitions. (AM)