PARADIGM, IDEOLOGY, AND EIGHT ELEMENTS 09.26.18 Flashcards
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Paradigm
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- a worldview
- philosophical or theoretical framework
- a pattern or model
2
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ideology
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- enables us to explain and interpret the world
- judge and value things
- consists of ideas, beliefs, and fundamental values about human life and culture
- exists on a continuum
- left to right
marxist
social democracy
liberal
neo-conservative
3
Q
political ideology
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- set of ideals about how humans, society, institutions, etc should work
- not the same as political parties
4
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existence of “dominant” ideological paradigm
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- select and defines problems for inquiry
- guides scientific practice and theory
- determines appropriate solutions
5
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human nature
elements
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- how are humans viewed
- what motivates us
- natural hierarchy
- natural equality
6
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society
elements
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- does it exist?
- how should society be arranged
- natural equality or hierarchy
- survival of the fittest
- let the market decide
7
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nation-state
elements
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- what function or role should the state ought to play
- neutral referee
- enforce law and order
- mediate between different interest groups
- regulate the economy
- should be no role - tool of the ruling class
8
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social beliefs
elements
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- liberty and freedom
- equality
- role of men and women
- family
- women’s rights
- multiculturalism
9
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economic beliefs
elements
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- how should the economy operate
- what is the mechanism for wealth
- how should wealth be distributed
- capitalism or anti-capitalism
- should economy be regulated
10
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political beliefs
elements
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- who should have political power
- how should decisions be made
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social problems
elements
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- result of faulty individual
- result of social welfare?
- result of social disorganizations
- results of class conflict
12
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social welfare
elements
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- residual, institutional or structural
