Ideologues seek to control society from "summary" of The New Science of Politics by Eric Voegelin
Ideologues are individuals who are driven by a desire to impose a particular set of ideas or beliefs upon society. These individuals believe that their ideology holds the key to a utopian society and are willing to go to great lengths to ensure that their vision is realized. In their quest for control, ideologues seek to manipulate and shape the thoughts and actions of the populace in accordance with their own beliefs. By controlling society, ideologues aim to create a homogeneous population that adheres strictly to their ideological principles. Any dissent or deviation from the prescribed ideology is seen as a threat to the unity and stabilit...
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