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Political Sociology is a discipline whom understands the relationship between states, institutions and mainly citizens with an important focus on social power. It is considered as a balance between political science and sociology. To be able to properly interpret this relationship, we need evidence, we need truth. Concrete information is necessary. Information such as data, statistics. But where exactly does this data come from? How is it evaluated? Is this information collected true? And what is a true information? How to know what to rely on when trying to select information? In her article, Daniela Wulf discusses about political sociology and truth, and about how political sociology can serve as a tool to understand ideologies. People have a tendency to select information, select parts of information they receive that will support and be in favor of their their arguments and ideologies. Maybe the data used is correct. But maybe it was taken out of its context. Daniela Wulf discusses that people proceed to this selection unwillingly, unconsciously. They are influenced by their ideologies.

'In sum, my thought process may have been somewhat akin to a search for “the truth,” and even though I no longer believe that there is such a thing as “the truth,” it does seem important to have the tools to determine what the truth is not.' Daniela Wulf

Ideas and ideologies are a major determinant for consideration of evidence for policy. Ideas shape one’s belief systems.