Idols of the tribe: For example, if a student were to read a
book portraying a communism particular subject in a negative
manner, the student’s understanding and reaction to it could be
completely clouded.
Idols of the cave: For example, if psychotherapists who
practiced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy completely ignored
Psychodynamic Therapy, they would have a thoroughly incomplete
understanding of what's going on.
Idols of the marketplace: For example, using the word "Isle"
instead of "Aisle" will give the listener two very different
impressions of whatever is being described.
Idols of the Theatre: For example, religion is supposed to
espouse virtues such as forgiveness and not murdering, but on the
other hand some of the worst atrocities of all time have been
committed in the name of religion.