The Ideological Status of Liberal Democracy in the Late Twentieth Century: Triumph, Contestation, and Non-Teleological History Introduction The end of the Cold War and the disintegration of the Soviet Union in the late twentieth century generated a powerful intellectual and political narrative: that liberal democracy had emerged as the uncontested victor in the historic struggle … Continue reading To what extent can the late twentieth century be interpreted as marking the ideological triumph of liberal democracy over its major systemic rivals? Is the claim that liberal democracy has won the historic battle of ideologies defensible within a non-teleological understanding of history?
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How can ideology be conceptually defined and defended within political theory, and to what extent does the “end of ideology” debate remain valid in assessing the continuing significance of ideological frameworks in contemporary politics?
Ideology after the “End of Ideology”: Concept, Defense, and Contemporary Stakes 1) What is ideology? Competing conceptions Political theory has never settled on a single definition of ideology, but several influential strands now form a family resemblance. Cognitive–explanatory conceptions treat ideology as a structured set of ideas that interprets social reality, locates agents within it, … Continue reading How can ideology be conceptually defined and defended within political theory, and to what extent does the “end of ideology” debate remain valid in assessing the continuing significance of ideological frameworks in contemporary politics?
Critically evaluate the “End of Ideology” debate, exploring its intellectual origins, central arguments, and the extent to which it remains relevant in understanding contemporary political ideologies and movements.
The “End of Ideology” Debate: Intellectual Origins, Core Arguments, and Contemporary Relevance Introduction The “end of ideology” thesis emerged as a defining feature of mid-20th-century Western political thought, capturing the mood of intellectual disillusionment with grand political narratives in the aftermath of totalitarianism and global war. Prominent theorists such as Daniel Bell, Edward Shils, and … Continue reading Critically evaluate the “End of Ideology” debate, exploring its intellectual origins, central arguments, and the extent to which it remains relevant in understanding contemporary political ideologies and movements.