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What are the differences between the terms 'ideology' and 'paradigm'?

paradigm: the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time.

ideology: an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

I feel that these are very similar in meaning. Could someone give examples of the differences?

Thanks.

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They are entirely different words that can both be found in dictionaries. What confuses you about the difference between them? – Mark Beadles May 18 '12 at 14:58
I have edited my question to explain myself better, thanks. – Kris Quigley May 18 '12 at 15:04
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A paradigm is a set of practices within a discipline; an ideology is a set of viewpoints within a discpline. – Mark Beadles May 18 '12 at 15:13

closed as general reference by Mark Beadles, cornbread ninja 麵包忍者, choster, Mahnax, Callithumpian May 18 '12 at 15:03

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