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Why People Should Stop Using ‘Ideology’ as an Insult

Why People Should Stop Using ‘Ideology’ as an Insult
Aristotle promoted the golden mean between extremes as his ideal moral position. A detail from Raphael’s “The School of Athens” with Aristotle in the centre in blue. Public Domain
John Robson
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Here’s why everyone doesn’t accept my political opinions as soon as I state them: I am principled, you are stubborn, and that guy over there is an ideologue. And if you don’t believe me, ask anyone. Except for that guy over there who calls me an ideologue. Hey, wait a minute ...

John Robson
John Robson
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John Robson is a documentary filmmaker, National Post columnist, senior fellow at the Aristotle Foundation, contributing editor to the Dorchester Review, and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. His most recent documentary is “The Environment: A True Story.”