ideologisch

Ideologisch is the Dutch adjective meaning related to ideology—the system of ideas, beliefs, and values that form the basis of political, social, or cultural positions. In academic and public discourse it is used to classify statements, policies, or movements according to the ideology they reflect, such as liberal, conservative, socialist, or religious ideologies.

Usage and nuance: The term can be neutral when used descriptively by scholars, but it can carry evaluative or pejorative overtones when it implies that a claim rests more on dogmatic belief than on evidence or practical considerations. It is common in political science, sociology, media studies, and journalism to describe arguments as ideologisch or policies as ideologisch gedreven, indicating the influence of a particular set of ideas.

Etymology and related terms: Ideologisch derives from ideologie (ideology), which itself traces to the French idéologie and ultimately to Greek idea and logos. Cognates appear in other languages, such as German ideologisch and English ideological. The term extends beyond politics to culture, education, religion, and science, where discussions focus on how narratives or policies are shaped by overarching belief systems.