Core Principals Socialism Flashcards
What is collectivism?
An idea that covers how collective human effort is both of greater practical value to the economy and moral value to society than the efforts of the individuals
What is a common humanity?
The idea that humans are social creatures with a tendency to co-operation, sociability and rationality and an individual cannot be understood without reference to society
Why is equality a fundamental socialist principle?
Covers the disagreements among socialists about the nature of equality and how it is critical to the state, society, human nature and economy
Why is social class a fundamental principle of socialism?
As a group of people in society with the same socioeconomical status will cover the extent to which class impacts on socialists’ views of society, the state and the economy
Why is important for worker’s control within socialism?
As they are the importance of the extent of the economy and how it is to be achieved
What is Fraternity?
The idea that the relationship between human beings should be marked by generosity, warmth and comradeship
What is social justice?
Legal justice isn’t always enough - justice should involve healthcare, education, minimum wage etc…
What is common ownership?
The idea that is against private ownership and moves toward a more collective approach
For socialists, what forms collectivism take place within the economy?
Progressive taxation Progressive public spending Extensive public services Extensive state regulation of capitalism State/common ownership
What do socialists wish to do with wealth?
Redistribute it
