Ideology dehumanizes individuals from "summary" of The Power of the Powerless (Routledge Revivals) by Vaclav Havel
In the grip of a rigid ideology, individuals are stripped of their unique humanity and reduced to mere cogs in a larger machine. The all-encompassing nature of ideology demands conformity and obedience, forcing individuals to suppress their individuality and critical thinking in favor of blind adherence to the prescribed beliefs and values. In this way, ideology dehumanizes individuals by denying them the freedom to think, act, and express themselves authentically. By promoting a false sense of unity and solidarity, ideology obscures the true diversity and complexity of human experience. It creates a superficial sense of belonging based on shared beliefs, while erasing the rich tapestry of individual identities, perspectives, and aspirations. In the process, individuals are alienated from their own selves, forced to wear a mask of c...
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