The Central Importance of Ideology in the Discussion of Politics. The paradox of the concept "ideology" is that it is, at one and the same time, both valueless as a descriptive term and of essential importance to any discussion of politics. This essay will explore this paradoxical aspect of the concept of "ideology" order to illustrate how the concept functions in political and cultural analysis in a modern context. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 6898 Central Ideology Politics.doc Price: 44.75