Identity and Ideology Flashcards
General understanding of how the world is and how the world ought to be.
Perspectives on Ideology
What is a perspective?
Reflects the outlook of a particular group of people with the same age, culture, economics, faith, language or other shared quality.
What are the Principles of Collectivism?
public property, adherence to collective norms, collective interest, collective responsibility, common good, economic equality)
What are the Principles of Individualism?
economic freedom, competition, self- interest, rule of law, private property, individual rights and freedoms)
What are the Principles of Collectivism?
public property, adherence to collective norms, collective interest, collective responsibility, common good, economic equality)
Classical liberalism emerged in response too…..
the demands of citizens for an increase in individual rights/individualism
Modern liberalism emerged in response to….
the recognition that increased government involvement in society is sometimes needed.
The Political Spectrum.
According to the simplest left-right axis, communism and socialism are usually regarded internationally as being on the left, opposite fascism and conservatism on the right. Liberalism can mean different things in different contexts, sometimes on the left, sometimes on the right.
Economic Spectrum
Principles of Collectivism made..
Socialism and Communism
Contemporary views of both liberalism and conservatism have shown that both ideologies have embraced/accepted/tolerated (in moderation) some of the characteristics of each other.
Contemporary views of both liberalism and conservatism have shown that both ideologies have embraced/accepted/tolerated (in moderation) some of the characteristics of each other.
