A critical review of chapter 8 on Ideology in Martha Augostinos; Social Cognition Introduction Generally, ideology can be defined as the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. At the same time, the term ideology also may be used to describe the shared beliefs of a group of people, for example a nation, a sect of a religion, or a group of theorists. As a result therefore, the term Ideology translates to the science or study of ideas. However, ideology tends to refer to the way in which people think about the world and their ideal concept of how to live in the world. This is slightly different from philosophy in the sense that ideology encompasses the concept that one`s ideals are the best way. Today the term ideology is used in so many ways, that it is often difficult to know how to describe it. In some ways, the common, shared beliefs of a community may be considered its common sense ideology. For example, a group of people living near the wilderness might share the ideology that it is not wise to venture into the bush alone and at night. Conversely, city people, for the most part, might believe that it make sense to look both ways before crossing a street. Common sense ideology often concerns the protection of the individual and community as a whole. Chapter 8 in Martha Augostinos discussion of Ideology is one that details many aspects as it regards ideology from a social cognition perspective ...