Belief and ideology

Difference between an open and closed belief system?

an open beliefs system - open to new evidence and beliefs and ideas

Closed - stay with what they know and dont accept any new knowledge

what does polani mean by self-sustaining beliefs - closed beliefs system based off science and religous ideologies to sustain authority made to maintain validity.

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ideology- set of beliefs and ideas

what is the pluraist view of ideologys

The pluralist view of ideologies holds that multiple, often competing ideologies and viewpoints should coexist within a society

what is the marxist view of ideologies?

it serves as a "false consciousness" or a distorted worldview that reflects the interests of the ruling class (bourgeoisie), concealing the exploitative nature of capitalist society.

what are mertons CUDOS norms of science?

a set of four institutional imperatives—Communism, Universalism, Disinterestedness, and Organized Skepticism—that define the ethos of modern science.

what does manhiem mean by a world view and what are the two types of world view?

the comprehensive, interconnected set of ideas, values, and beliefs that shape how a social group or historical epoch perceives and acts upon reality