11.3 Socialism Core ideas and principles - Common humanity Flashcards

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What do most socialists have?

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An optimistic view of human nature

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What do most socialists believe?

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That individuals share a common humanity, are rational and are predisposed to cooperate

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What did Marx and Engels argue about the effect capitalism had on individuals?

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Individuals were ‘deformed’ by capitalism

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What did Marx and Engels argue was the only way to get rid of capitalism?

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To overthrow it via a revolution

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What did Marx and Engels argue about society after the transitional period following the revolution?

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A classless communist society would emerge, based on absolute equality where all social and economic activities would be done collectively

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What did Webb argue in regards to the creation of a socialist state?

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Socialist state via the ballot box

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What did Webb believe a socialist state would include?

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Common ownership

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Who did Webb want to run nationalised industries?

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A socialist bureaucratic elite

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What do social democrats argue in regards to capitalism?

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It should be reformed and not replaced

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What type of economy did Anthony Crosland support?

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A mixed economy

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What type of economics did Anthony Crosland support to ensure permanent full employment and economic growth?

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Keynesian economics

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What 3 things did Anthony Giddens argue for in regards to the economy?

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  • Increased emphasis on equality of opportunity via public services
  • Neo-liberal ideas such as the free market and self-reliance
  • Moving away from universal welfare to more means-tested welfare
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