Abstract

PEREIRA, Gustavo. Ideology As deceptive justification: notes for A postmetaphysical conceptualization. Sig. Fil [online]. 2021, vol.23, n.45, pp.124-151.  Epub Feb 16, 2022. ISSN 1665-1324.

The concept of ideology has played an important role in explaining and criticizing the reproduction and justification of circumstances of oppression and domination. However, its formulation in terms of false consciousness has the burden of assuming an asymmetry between the one who attributes ideology and the supposed victim, which is an almost indefensible perspective. As a way to overcome this difficulty, I propose a formulation of the concept in postmetaphysical terms, which, in being anchored in intersubjectivity and proceduralism, cancels the possibility of assuming a privileged access in the ideology attribution process. Such formulation consists of a deceptive justification that generates the blockage to justification, that is, the closure of the subject to the reasons of the others and hence to a reinforcement of one’s already adopted beliefs. This formulation also opens the way for situating the critique of ideology in the processes of justification, especially in the spaces where public discussion takes place.

Keywords : Ideology; Justification; Distortion; Heuristics; Cognitive Dissonance.

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