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“Those who are in ideology believe themselves by definition outside ideology: one of the effects of ideology is the practical denegation of the ideological character of ideology by ideology: ideology never says, ‘I am ideological’. It is necessary to be outside ideology, i.e. in scientific knowledge, to be able to say: I am in ideology (a quite exceptional case) or (the general case): I was in ideology. As is well known, the accusation of being in ideology only applies to others, never to oneself (unless one is really a Spinozist or a Marxist, which, in this matter, is to be exactly the same thing). Which amounts to saying that ideology has no outside (for itself), but at the same time that it is nothing but outside (for science and reality).”

Book:On Ideology

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On Ideology

This book delves into the origins, definitions, and applications of ideology, examining its role in shaping political, social, and cultural movements. It analyzes the historical and contemporary significance of ideology and its influence on human behavior and societal structures. more

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Louis Althusser

Louis Althusser was a French philosopher who was active in the 20th century. His thoughts were deeply influenced by Marxism, especially focusing on theories of ideology and structuralism. Althusser's theories had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy, sociology, and political science. more

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Book:In Limbo

Source: In Limbo

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Book:In Defense of German Colonialism: And How Its Critics Empowered Nazis, Communists, and the Enemies of the West

Source: In Defense of German Colonialism: And How Its Critics Empowered Nazis, Communists, and the Enemies of the West

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