Ideologies

Question 1

Human imperfection means…

Answer 1

This core part of conservatism means conservatives have a more negative outlook believing that human beings are naturally flawed, dependant and corruptible and need strong law enforcement to combat greed

Question 2

Edmund Burke’s view on human imperfection is…

Answer 2

Edmund Burke believed that human beings are intellectually imperfect, especially when confronted with the complexity of social life

Question 3

Human imperfection example

Answer 3

For example, Boris Johnson and the conservatives may support harsher prison sentences, particularly to child killers and increasing parole time.

Question 4

Human imperfection analysis

Answer 4

This shows conservatives believe that humans are incapable of change and therefore shouldn’t be given the opportunity to do so.

Question 5

Socialists view on human nature is…

Answer 5

However socialists have a more positive view on human nature. This is because socialist believe we can improve in the correct conditions but can be corrupted by what surrounds us.

Question 6

Karl Marx view on human nature

Answer 6

Karl Marx believe that poor human nature is caused by capitalism and it should be blamed for low morals, brawling and drunkenness

Question 7

Positive human nature example

Answer 7

For example Jeremy Corbyn said “ there was no sudden conversion to socialism. It’s an obvious way of living. You care for everybody and everybody cares for everyone else. It’s obvious isn’t it?“

Question 8

Positive human nature analysis

Answer 8

This shows socialist believe we are naturally programmed to care and ultimately born innocent but can be affected by our environment

Question 9

Overall: Human Imperfection and Positive Human Nature

Answer 9

Overall conservatives believe humans are imperfect and need a moral compass however socialists have a more optimistic outlook that humans can change for the better

Question 10

Private property means…

Answer 10

This is because conservatives believe owning property is vital as it encourages independence and security

Question 11

Edmund Burke view on private property

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Edmund Burke believe the ownership of property should be essential for participation in political representation

Question 12

Private property example

Answer 12

For example in the 1980s Thatchers “right to buy”scheme then people could buy their council houses at reduced rates

Question 13

Private property analysis

Answer 13

This shows that you’re in the Conservatives wanted to improve the working class by offering aspiration and security to millions who otherwise couldn’t afford to do so

Question 13

Private property analysis

Answer 13

This shows that you’re in the Conservatives wanted to improve the working class by offering aspiration and security to millions who otherwise couldn’t afford to do so

Question 13

Private property analysis

Answer 13

This shows that you’re in the Conservatives wanted to improve the working class by offering aspiration and security to millions who otherwise couldn’t afford to do so

Question 14

Socialists view on property means…

Answer 14

However socialists believe in public ownership of property. This is because socialists believe wealth isn’t produced by individuals but by communities and property should be gov owned

Question 15

Karl Marx view on property

Answer 15

Karl Marx believed private ownership of property should be abolished

Question 16

Property example

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For example when the railways we are being built Jeremy Corbyn said “the case for public ownership is absolutely overwhelming and should be seized by both hands by the Labour Party”

Question 17

Property analysis

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This shows that socialist believe societies resources and profits should be re-distributed into society

Question 18

Overall: Private Property and Public Ownership of Property

Answer 18

Overall conservatives and socialist have completely different views on private property. Conservatives believe it guarantees social order and identity whilst socialist believe it promotes social division and selfishness