Ideologie und Wahrheit

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Theodor Geiger's posthumously published work, Ideologie und Wahrheit (Ideology and Truth), explores the concept of ideology and its function in the formation of mass society. Geiger, a German sociologist and the first professor of sociology in Denmark, was influenced by Marxism but later moved away from strict class structure theories. His work delves into how ideologies shape societal understanding and potentially depersonalize individuals, though he also envisioned human relationships as a redeeming force. The term "ideology" itself has a complex history, originating during the French Revolution and carrying both laudatory and critical connotations.12

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…his works were published posthumously: Ideologie und Wahrheit (1953; “Ideology and Truth”) discusses ideology and its role in the creation of mass society; and Demokratic ohne Dogma (1964; “Democracy Without Dogma”) is notable for Geiger’s vision of a society depersonalized by ideology but redeemed by human relationships. Geiger died at…
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…his works were published posthumously: Ideologie und Wahrheit (1953; “Ideology and Truth”) discusses ideology and its role in the creation of mass society; and Demokratic ohne Dogma (1964; “Democracy Without Dogma”) is notable for Geiger’s vision of a society depersonalized by ideology but redeemed by human relationships. Geiger died at…
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