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What’s an ideology
An ideology is a general understanding of how the world is and how the world ought to be
Was individualism important during the renaissance?
Yes, individuality became more important
What influenced the renaissance?
Influences from the Greek helped shape people’s worldview, weren’t stuck in a hierarchy
The Protestant Reformation (Two Points)
- Challenging the authority of the Roman Catholic Church
- Contributed to growing indavidualistic ideals
Individaulism ( P.R.I.C.E.S)
Rule of Law ( People equal under the law)
Individuals rights and freedoms ( freedom of religion, security or right to vote)
Private Property ( the right to control, own property as their own)
Economic Freedom ( buy or sell whatever)
Self-Interest ( personal well-being, advantage, or happiness)
Competition ( compete with one another for aspects of life)
During the medieval period, in terms of individualism and collectivism what was lost?
There was a hierarchical structure government and individual worth was greatly lost
Collectivism, considers the well-being of a community, sometimes as the expense of a…..
Individual
Principles of Collectivism ( P.E.C.C.C)
Public Property ( State-owned land, managed to the interest of the collective)
Co-Operation ( Co-operation not always consensual, dictatorship and violence)
Economic Equality ( wealth + resources distributed evenly)
Collective Interest ( A set of interests that a group has in common, labour unions, human rights groups)
Collective Responsibility ( Holding the group responsible for the actions of the individuals within the group)
Commitment to Collective Norms
Standards are imposed in collective societies
Have to be met to be apart of society
Example: if we were in a society where everyone’s grade was above a collective average. We could impose the standard that you must score above 75% to uphold society.
Individualism: values freedom and worth of the individual over the…..
Security and harmony of the group
Collectivism: values the goals of the group and the common good…..
Over the goals of any individual
Adam Smith is the…..
Father of Capitalism
Adam smith believed if individuals were free to make their own decisions in a free market,…..
The overall economic state will improve
Adam smith believed in the Rule Of Law, which is…..
Contracts
Adam smith supported…..
Individual rights and freedoms
Key Ideas Of Adam Smith Include….
Laissez-faire economics: Economy would regulate itself if left alone
Key Ideas of Adam Smith included the invisible hand, which is…..
Individuals pursuing their self-interest, unintentionally contributing to the overall economic well- being of society
Key Ideas of Adam Smith included the Division of Labour, which is….
Individuals specialize in specific tasks, increases productivity and overall economic output
Thomas Hobbes is an…..
Authoritarianism
Thomas Hobbes believed humans were….
Reckless if left alone, but could live in peace by giving up all of their rights to a ruler who in turn would protect them (Advocated for authoritarianism)
Thomas Hobbes, protection is called….
Social Contract
Yes Or No. Thomas Hobbes believed importance of rights and freedoms.
Yes
John Locke was both……
Constitution + Democracy
John Locke believed humans had….
Natural rights they were born with ( life, security, liberty)
John Locke advocated for….
Rule of Law, and for social contract
Yes Or No. John Locke wanted a constitution
Yes
John Locke believed government action had to be justified….
By popular consent (democracy)
Define Constitution
Fundamental rules and civil liberties, rights, and freedoms that outlines how a country or organization is structured and governed
Montesquieu ( Separations of Branches), believed in….
Believed in the rule of law, separations or branches, and individual rights and freedoms
Jean-Jacques Rossesau ( Will of People) believed people are good but…
Have been corrupted by civilization
Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed men are naturally free…
And equal
Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed the will of the people ( collective desires shared by a group) was…..
The absolute authority
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau disagree with Locke?
He believed in direct democracy (citizens participating in making laws) rather than a representative democracy (citizens electing representatives to make laws on their behalf)
Karl Marx: Private Property ( Dictatorship Of The Workers), believed workers were exploited…
By the ruling class
Yes Or No. Karl Marx wasn’t moved by the problems of the Industrial Revolution
No. He was moved
What was the difference between Karl Marx and Adam Smith, in terms of change
Marx did not believe in gradual change
Explain Karl Marx philosophy in terms of the proletariat and the bourgeoisie
Believed workers ( proletariat) must replace the ruling class bourgeoisie) through revolution
Name two things Karl Marx wanted to abolish in terms of the economy
Private Property, and Profit Motive
Karl Marx believed individual difference would still exist but….
There would be more economic equality
Karl Marx wanted a ________ society
Classless
Karl Marx believed with surplus goods, crime and greed…..
Would not exist
John Stuart Mill believed that with freedom…
There was no harm
John Stuart Mill believed in….
Individual rights and freedoms
Yes Or No. John Stuart Mill believed in free speech
Yes
Jeremy Bentham ( Max Happiness for Most People) was a…..
Utilitarianism (actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people)
Jeremy Bentham believed in protection for the…..
Majority
Jeremy Bentham believed people are born with liberty and…..
rights that are independent of government.
David Ricardo (Fair Wages) believed that wages paid to workers should be….
Determined by supply and demand for their skills
David Ricardo…. Aligns with three things ( hint one rhymes with Brevom)
- Economic Freedom 2. Self-Interest
- Competition
David Ricardo aligns with a….( perspective)
Laissez-faire economic perspective
Beliefs are acceptance of certain values, wheareas values are
Principles considered important, both influencing individual and societal behaviours
In terms of change extreme left support
Fast, violent change (Revolutionary of Radical describes this position)
Radicals are extremism of the….( right or left?)
Politcal left. Committed to making fundamental change in society and government. Radicals believe violence is justified in order to create the society of the future.
Extreme right in terms of change are what
Resist change, wi the violence if necessary. Counter Revolutionary or reactionary describes this
Extreme right can also mean what?!!!
Extreme rights can also support going back to how things were in the good old days
Define Reactionary.
An extremist of the political right who favours a return to traditional institutions and values of the past
Define Moderate ( Should Be Easy?!!!)
Moderate is someone who is generally satisfied the way things are. While some moderates, would not support change others would support a reform of the existing political and economic order
Democracy would be where on the continuum.
centre
Communism is extreme….
Left
Fascism is….
Extreme right
The extreme left and right favor….:
Total government control to achieve their objectives
Socialist ( centre-left) believe that government….
Has a significant role in controlling vital industries and agencies
Liberals ( center) believe government…..
Has a role in shaping a better society
Conservatives ( center right) believes the role of government….
Should be limited
Anarchists believe that….
government shouldn’t exist at all
Where would Lenin plus Stalin plus Thomas Hobbes fit on the political spectrum?
Extreme Left
First name where socialism would be on the political spectrum. Then name a country supporting that and a government party and a philosopher
Centre-left. Sweden. NDP. Rosseau
First Define what Democratic Socialism is. Then where it would be on the political spectrum
Similar to normal democracy but stronger role of government in society. It would be centre-left on the political spectrum.
Modern Liberalism is where on the political spectrum? Name two important things on modern liberalism. What politcal people would be on this spectrum? Name a philosopher of this?
Left. Equality and Liberal. Democrats and Democracy. John Locke
Classical Liberalism is where on the politcal spectrum and it believes what in change? What type of tradition does it believe in? What political people on this spectrum? And a philosopher on this spectrum.
Right. Believes in past traditions. Conservative, Republicans, and Democracy. John Locke
Neo-conservative is where on the political spectrum and in terms of change what? They support, what in terms of government? Political people who believe in this? And a philosopher?
Right. Resist Change (gradual change) . Support an active role of government.Conservative, Far-right republicans, Democracy. Leo Strauss.
Far-right political ideology. A important person who supports. They want to go back in time, violence!!!! A philosopher who supports.
Fascism and Reactionary. Hitler (Nazi). Thomas Hobbes
On the not extreme but far-left on the economic spectrum name two types of economy, an enterprise, a philosophy, change…what, dictatorship of the _____, In terms of Stalin and other guy what???? Lenin plus_____, What country and period.
Command Economy and Communist Economy. Public Enterprise.Marxism ( proletariat overthrow burgeoisie). Revolutionary Change. Dictatorship of the Proletariat. USSR, Stalin, 5 Year Plans. Lenin + Gorbachev. Post Mao China.
Socialism support _____ taxation. Yes or no: Universality ( social assistance for all). What type of economy
High. Yes. Mixed Economy (Some capitalism, some gov.intervention)
Welfare Capitalism is where on the economic spectrum. Then name an economic philosopher who follows this. Name a deal. Government does what? What economics? Name a prime minister who supports?
Left (modern liberalism). Franklin Roosevelt. “New Deal”. Government Steps in ( adress social and economic issues). Keynesian Economics ( Demand Side Economics). Justin Trudeau
On the economic spectrum, where is classical conservatism ( before neo-conservatism). What is a key idea of idea of it. What must the government do?
Right. Hierarchy ( Separation of classes). Gov. must help lower classes.
Where is Neo-conservatism on the economic spectrum? Does it support modern liberalism? What concepts does it support?
Far-right. Opposes modern liberalism. Privatization. “Trickle Down Theory”
On the economic spectrum where is classical liberalism. Name an economic philosopher who aligns with it. Name two concepts with this. In the name of the government, what does it agree with?
Farthest-right. Adam Smith. Private Enterprise, Laissez-faire ( both are different names for capitalism). No government intervention
Where would these concepts fit on the economic spectrum: Supply-side economics ( reduce debt by cutting social programs), Reduced government intervention, Reaganomics, and Thatcherism.
Right
Where would these concepts fit on the economic spectrum: Invisible hand, Competition, Boom and Bust, Great Depression
Right
Non-Democratic System: describe Authoritarian, and Totalitarian
- Repressive ( restraining personal freedom) which allow weak legislatures to exists, limited democratic institutions
- Totalitarian (Control all aspects of society as well as the individual)
In Authoritarinism ( Dictatorships) explain how power is in terms of society.
Power is concentrated into hands of only a few people or one person, cult of personality.
What are Oligarchies? Authoritarianism (Dictatorships)
A form of government which power rests with a small elite segment of society. (Powerful families)
What are One Party State? And Military Dictatorships ( Juntas)? are Authoritarianism (Dictatorships)
- Only one party forms the government
- Political Power resides with the military leadership
Techniques of Authoritarian Systems: 😈, describe Propaganda
Controlling the media
Attempts to indoctrinate
Techniques of Authoritarian Systems: 😈, describe indoctrination
Systemic teaching to strengthen the popular support of the government
Techniques of Authoritarian Systems: 😈, describe use of force
Strong military and Secret Police
Techniques of Authoritarian Systems: 😈, describe direction of popular discontent
Dictators blame others for their problems
Techniques of Authoritarian Systems: 😈, describe controlled participation
Allowed to participate in a very controlled setting
20th century rejection of Liberalism: Features of Totalitarianism describe the the cult of leader “Great Man Theory”, organization, mass mobilization and indoctrination, and central control of all organizations
- Leader is elevated in an almost god-like status ( Othello’s!!! Iykyk)
- Single Political Party serves leader in promoting the ideology
- Aggressive warfare to keep people mobilized
- Art, clubs, labour unions, churches, and economy, etc. controlled by the terrorist
Features of Totalitarianism: what type of ideology? The secret police to do what? And use of terror and violence to do what?
Extreme Ideology, Control the citizens, Maintain control
Explain the logic of totalitarianism in terms of imperfection.
They want to create a perfect society out of imperfect human. So that’ll need high control of everything in their life.
Explain the logic of authoritarian governments in terms of utopia.
Authoritarian governments are not interested in creating a utopia, but maintaining control over existing society.
Totalitarian leaders become so obsessed with control that they….
Eliminate not just enemies but loyal deputies who could become rivals. Even when no potential rivals exist, they conduct bloody purges
Explain the characteristics of violence. There’s five. In a leader status does what? What does it do economically? What do they do to political opponents? To a group, what do they do? Useful for what type of people 😉?
- Enhances a leader’s status
- Bring economic gain ( confiscation of property)
- Punishes Political Opponents ( discourages future opposition)
- Destroys a group completely. May help solidify support among the other groups.
- Useful for dictators
Characteristics of Terror: What is it useful in the long or short term? One more think, it’s similar to fire. What’s the goal
Useful in short term, Arbitrary and Unpredictable. Goal: Produce an extreme fear in to paralyze people into an utter lack of resistance. Goal: Terror creates an emotional and psychological state.
Where violence is a reaction to resistance, terror seeks….
To prevent resistance from ever forming
The two extremes of Totalitarianism ( do not mix up in written) explain
Radical: As in the Soviet Union. Progressive, create a classless society, egalitarian
Reactionary: As in Nazi germany. Regressive, hierarchy system, elitest
Both Communisma do Facism use….
Totalitarian governments
Communism: Does everyone share everything? In terms of private ownership is there something? What’s the goals of communism?
Everyone in the community shares everything, there’s no private ownership, the goal is to have a society where everyone is equal, and resources are divided equally among all people
Facism: what does a political leader and government control? Facism in terms of nations are….. And it limits
Everything. Nationalistic. Individual freedoms
Radical Government: USSR, desire to move…. Of the economic spectrum. Complete rejection of …….. and economic tradition of the …….
Toward the far left side of the economic spectrum. Political, of the past
Reactionary Government: Nazi, desire to move torward an ……… There was an acceptance of economic ……
Idealized past. Inequality (accepting some people are better than others)
Difference between totalitarianism and authoritarian systems in terms of control.
Authoritarianism is limited ( focus on maintaining order and control over political opposition, but may allow more freedom in other aspects, such as the economy or culture)
Totalitarianism is cover all aspects. (aim to control beliefs, values, and behaviours of their citizens to conform to control an ideology. Control over everything beyond politics)
Difference between totalitarian and authoritarian system: political systems
Authoritarian is a single leader or small group ( May be some checks or balances)
Totalitarian is a single ruling party or leader (political power is monopolized)
Difference between totalitarian and authoritarian systems: individual liberties
Authoritarian: Restricted, but still have some independence ( Such as in economic activities or social life)
Totalitarian l: Severely limited across all area (Severely limited individual liberties across all aspects of life)
Examples of Authoritarian and Totalitarian governments
Authoritarian: Juntas, Absolute Monarchies
Totalitarian: Nazi, USSR, North Kore
The Rise of Totalitarianism in Russia: Bloody Sunday Russian workers protest to show ________ to the ____ ( monarch of Russia). Wants ______ education system, better _____ conditions, wages, Hundreds were _________ down, A _____ broke, the Czar was forced to allow some ______. _____ were not enough to satisfy the ______. They were outraged ______ to the ______ Revolution
A petition, Czar. Sponsored. Working. Gunned. Revolution. Reforms. Reforms. People. Leading. Russian.
Russian Revolution: The ______ ( communists), under Vladimir Lenin, sought to ______ this ______ system which exploited the _____ ( workers)
Bolsheviks. Destroy. Class-based. Proletariat.
“Land, Peace, and bread”: Lenin and the ______ believed with violent revolution, they can ______ the ______ plus avoid further development of the ______ in Russia
Bolsheviks. Overthrow. Government. Liberalism
Communism in the Soviet Union: _____ had developed theories of communism. Lenin believed in _____. Lenin introduced the _______ which brought back some aspects of _______ temporarily
Karl Marx. Marxism. New Economic Policy. Capitalism.
Based on the definition what is the difference between Communism and Marxism?
Communism is a type of government while Marxism is an economic and political theory.
What are the differences in focus between Communism and Marxism?
Communism focuses on a classless society, while Marxism focuses on working classes and their struggle against the upper class
What is the difference between communism and Marxism in how they are achieved?
Both are achieved through a violent revolution, however Communism can also be achieved through peaceful revolution
What is the difference between Communism and Marxism in terms of their belief?
Communism does not believe in the existence of a class struggle while Marxism does?
What is the difference between Communism and Marxism in terms of application?
Communism is applied from the beginning, while Marxism is applied in a country once it has become a socialist state
What is the difference between communism and Marxism in terms of dependency?
Communism is not dependent on economic conditions, while Marxism is
What is the difference between the goals of Communism and Marxism?
Communism’s goal is to create a classless society, while Marxism’s goal is to establish society through the abolition of capitalism
Stalin came into power after who died? How did Stalin decide to make Russia more communist?
Lenin. Creating a centralized economy and implementing the 5 years plan.
5 Years Plan: individualism or collectivism? Kulaks ( rich land owning peasants) did not want to give up ______. Became ______ of ______ and sent to gulags. Distruption of agriculture process lead to food ______ such as the ______ in Ukraine ( Ukraine and Russia good for essay)
Collectivism. Property. Scapegoats. Collectivization. Shortages. Holdomor.
The Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany: Treaty Of Versailles ( Gargle)
(G)uilt ( Guilt tripping Germany by blaming them for WW1)
(A)rmy ( Power reduced, pretty much no army)
( R) eperations $$$
(G) ermany gets smaller ( loose territory)
(L) eague of Nations (Useless, Germany can’t join)
(E) xtra (Cannot unite with Austria)
Describe Beer Hall Pustch; Hitler
This was Hitler’s first attempt to overthrow the government. Tried a revolutionary act. Failed and Hitler was arrested
In Prison, Hitler wrote a book that outlines his ideas of leadership, what is it called?
Main Kampf
How was Germany’s economy? The economy started to improve till the….with World depression, who did people turn to in these economic crises?? Government proposed what for Hitler? How did they view Hitler
In ruins. Till the Great Depression and Stock Market Crash. Hitler. Hitler should become chancellor. Government agreed as they thought Hitler posed no real threat and could be easily manipulated
Viability of Liberalism: The examination of whether ____ is a practical and workable ______ for organizing and _____ a society
Liberalism, approach, governing,