Ideology Essays - Political Philosophy, 20th-century Philosophy

Ideology There exist numerous political structures which separate the world's many nations, each of which is different from the other. Since ancient Greece many have debated as to which form of political system is most ideal. This debate also extends to one's duty to this most ideal form of government. In the attempt to understand the basis for political societies, the idea of human nature must first be investigated. Ideology is the study of human nature, which provides a basis by which to establish system of political action. It is my contention that it is in our nature to have benevolent as well as self-beneficent attributes (the latter of which takes precedence). Given this nature, the ideal form of government would be a representative democracy (aka capitalist) form of government. In respect to our duty to this government, it is our duty to obey the laws of our system so long as it does not break our moral obligation to others. Political Science