Core Ideas Of Socialism Flashcards
What are the core ideas of socialism ?
- Collectivism
- Common humanity
- Equality
- Social class
- Workers control
Collectivism
What can collectivism achieve for humans ?
Political, social and economic objectives through collective action by working together
What are humans according to collectivism ?
Fraternity as humans are social and work together
Why do humans work together according to collectivism ?
Social and tied by fraternity
What should be above individuals according to collectivism ?
Interest of group
By collectivism favouring the interest of group above of individuals what does it get rid of ?
Gets rid of selfishness and everyone has an equal part in society
What is wasteful according to collectivism ?
Competitive economics
By acknowledging competitive economics as wasteful what can you collectively work towards ?
Collectively you can work towards people’s interest and not leave anyone behind with competition
What does colllectivism in the state lead to ?
Equal distribution and better economy
According to common humanity what are humans naturally inclined to do ?
To work together
What does humans naturally working together produce for society according to common humanity ?
Best results for society
What does capitalism do according to common humanity ?
Undermines common humanity
Why does capitalism undermine common humanity ?
Not working together but in competition with each other
What are humans driven by according to common humanity ?
Will to contribute for the betterment of society
Example of how humans can be driven to contribute to the betterment of society
Cooperative effort to improve economy to help everyone
What is a fundamental value of socialism ?
Equality
Two principles of equality?
- social equality/equality of outcome
- egalitarianism