Ideologists
An ideologist is a person who adheres to and advocates a coherent set of ideas—an ideology—that aims to explain social or political life and to guide policy and action. Ideologues often prioritize logical consistency and a closed worldview, seeking to translate abstract principles into programs, reforms, and mobilization. The term is used across political, economic, cultural, and religious contexts, and most commonly in reference to political movements or parties.
The word ideology derives from 18th-century French philosophy; originally meant the science of ideas, but by
In practice, ideologues contribute to policy debates by offering simplified narratives, moral certainties, and policy templates.