Political Party Movement Grp1 Flashcards
Refers to a broad ideological stance that advocates for social equality, government intervention in the economy, and progressive reforms.
Political Left
Political Left Advocacy
social equality;
government intervention in the economy; and
Passive reforms
leftist movements have been associated with
Labor rights;
Wealth redistribution, and
Social justice
Historically, these movements have been associated with labor rights, wealth redistribution, and social justice.
Political Left
Advocates gradual change within a political system, opposing the right’s adherence to the status quo and the left’s support for radical change.
Centrist / Centrism
Centrist/Centrism advocates
gradual change within a political system
is characterized by an emphasis on “notions such as authority, hierarchy, order, duty, tradition, reaction and nationalism”
Rightist/ Right Wing
Rightist/ Right Wing Characterized by
Authority;
Hierarchy;
Order;
Duty;
Tradition;
Reaction; and
Nationalism
political parties align themselves with either leftist, centrist, or rightist ideologies. Leftist parties typically support welfare programs, progressive taxation, and government regulations to address economic and social inequalities. Examples include socialist, democratic socialist, and labor parties across different countries.
Political Partisan
Under Political Partisan, Leftist Parties typically support:
welfare programs;
Progressive taxation; and
Government regulations
to address economic and social inequalities.
play a significant role in shaping leftist policies. Labor unions, civil rights organizations, environmental advocacy groups, and progressive think tanks often push for policies that promote workers’ rights, gender equality, and climate action.
Interest Group
They often push for policies that promote workers rights, gender equality, and climate action.
Labor unions, civil rights organizations, environmental advocacy groups, and progressive think tanks
Labor unions, civil rights organizations, environmental advocacy groups, and progressive think tanks often push for policies that promote
workers rights, gender equality, and climate action.
These groups influence legislation and public policy through lobbying, activism, and public campaigns.
Interest Group
Interest Groups influence legislation and public policy through:
Lobbying;
Activism; and
Public Campaigns
Two Doctrines Used in Identifying the ultimate objective goal of life
The Doctrine of Individualism and The Doctrine of Public Interest
A political and philosophical principle that prioritizes individual freedom, autonomy, and personal responsibility over collective or state control.
The Doctrine of Individualism
The Doctrine of Individualism prioritizes
Freedom;
Autonomy
Personal Responsibility over collective or state control
Core Principle of The Doctrine of Individualism
Personal Freedom
Limited Government
Free Market Economy
Meritocracy
emphasizes policies and decisions that serve the well-being of society as a whole rather than just individual freedoms.
The Doctrine of Public Interest
This doctrine is often championed by left-leaning and centrist movements that argue for a balance between individual rights and societal welfare.
The Doctrine of Public Interest
Core Principle of The Doctrine of Public Interest
Collective Welfare
Regulation for the Common Good
Progressive Social Policies
Balanced Governance
In viewing and imparting some conceptual order and in understanding political alliance, alignment, and competition, we describe a particular government and society, ideology, man, and group as Leftist, Centrist, and Rightist.
Left to Right
In view of the development and progress of man and society, we also distinguish and describe political line of the Right and Left of the political left especially the centrist or middle of the road, because there may be no neutral group and the political right of the political center may be inclined to the far political right and political left, especially the progressive ideals of the political center is inclined to the main political left.
Left to Right
In history after the political struggle in Europe, especially after the English Industrial Revolution and French Revolution 1789, who are considered the political right?
An assembly who sat at the far right of the Kind or the royal and authoritarian class.
In history after the political struggle in Europe, especially after the English Industrial Revolution and French Revolution 1789, who are considered the political left?
Assembly who sat at the far left were adherents of representative democracy against the authoritarian monarch and royalism.
Social Class of Upper
Upper Upper Class
Upper Middle Class
Upper Lower Class
Social Class of Middle
Middle Upper Class
Middle Middle Class
Middle Lower Class
Social Class of Lower
Lower Upper Class
Lower Middle Class
Lower Lower Class
An ultra-leftist ideology that opposes all forms of government, believing that they are inherently oppressive.
Anarchism
The term ‘anarchy’ comes from the Greek word meaning ‘without government’.
Anarchism
What is the Greek word for Anarchism?
Anarchy
What is the meaning of the Greek word Anarchy?
Without Government
Advocates complete freedom and no hierarchy.
Anarchism (Far Left)
It promotes Absolute Individual Authority
Anarchism (Far Left)
It rejects:
Social Order; and
Institutional Hierarchy.
Anarchism (Far Left)
Advocates strict authoritarian control.
Facism (Far Right)
2 Philosophical Roots of Anarchism
Sophists
Stoics
Known for intellectual deception and challenging established norms.
Sophists
Advocated individual freedom and rejection of hierarchy.
Stoics
Who is the father of Anarchism?
Mikhail Bakunin
Who opposed the state and all institutions (government, religion, private property)?
Mikhail Bakunin
Who advocate for individual struggle and violence as a method of social change?
Mikhail Bakunin
Who believed that true freedom can only exist after the state is overthrown?
Mikhail Bakunin
Core Tenets of Anarchism
Authority
Freedom and Equality
Voluntary Association
Main Belief: the only legitimate authority is what an individual creates for themselves.
Authority
Rejects:
Government-imposed laws and policies;
Delegation of power to a central authority
Authority
Political Equation: Anarchy + Individualism = Anarcho-Individualism
Authority
Question: Who governs in a society with no government?
Authority
Anarchism seeks total freedom and opposes all institutions that limit it
Freedom and Equality
Anarchism seeks total freedom and opposes all institutions that limit it, including
Religious institutions;
Capitalism and private property;
Governments and classical liberalism
Contradiction
It all claims to promote freedom, but free enterprise (capitalism) can lead to exploitation;
Some anarchists justify violence as a necessary tool for achieving equality.
Freedom and Equality
Attentive to Government:
Society should be based on free and spontaneous between individuals;
No formal hierarchy or enforcement of laws.
Voluntary Association
Key Thinkers of Voluntary Association
William Godwin (England) Pierre Proudhon (France) Piotr Kropotkin (Russia)
Who advocated reason over competition?
William Godwin (England)
Who believed in mutual cooperation?
Pierre Proudhon (France)
Who opposed competition in favor of mutual aid?
Piotr Kropotkin (Russia)
Born 1842-1921
Piotr Kropotkin (Russia)
Russian anarchist and scientist
Piotr Kropotkin (Russia)
Beliefs:
Opposed classical liberalism (which emphasizes competition)
Argued that species survive through cooperation, not competition
Piotr Kropotkin (Russia)
Famous Quotes: “Men are not free when they pursue selfish interests under capitalism”
Piotr Kropotkin (Russia)
A society based on
Mutual understanding and cooperation;
No centralized authority or enforced government
The Ultimate Goal of Anarchism
Contradiction: If each individual is their own government, how can society function collectively?
The Ultimate Goal of Anarchism
Main Political Groups of the Political Left
People’s Nationalist Party
Labor Party
Marxist-Leninist-Maoist Parties
Advocates for anti- colonialism, economic sovereignty, and social justice often aligning with socialist or Marxist ideologies.
People’s Nationalist Party
Represents workers’ interest, advocating for social democracy, trade, union rights, and welfare policies.
Labor Party
Advocated for proletarian revolution and the establishment of a socialist state.
Marxist-Leninist-Maoist Parties
It emerged as a response to historical socio-economic conditions shaped by both feudalism and capitalism.
Marxist-Leninist-Maoist Parties
Types of Socialism
Fabian
Utopian
Anarcho-Syndicalism
Authoritarian Socialism
Gradual reforms through democracy
Fabian
Ideal societies without class struggle
Utopian
Workers control industries
Anarcho-Syndicalism
State-enforced socialism
Authoritarian Socialism
Monotheistic religion based on the teaching of Jesus Christ, emphasizing faith, salvation, love, and moral living.
Christianity
Refers to the pursuit or vision of a perfect society, often characterized by ideal political, social, and moral conditions.
Utopianism
Originated as a way for individuals to withdraw from the world to deepen their spiritual lives through prayer, meditation, and contemplation.
Christian Monasticism
The focus was on personal transformation rather than political action.
Christian Monasticism
Reinforced each other.
The Rise of Colonialism and Commercial Capitalism
Provided raw materials
Colonies
Drove further colonial expansion in pursuit of profit.
Capitalism
This laid the foundation for the modern global economy but also resulted in economic exploitation, forced labor, and long-lasting global inequalities.
The Rise of Colonialism and Commercial Capitalism
Historical Materialism
Karl Marx
Critique of Capitalism
Karl Marx
The Proletarian Revolution (Inevitable Class Struggle)
Karl Marx
Global Communism: An Ideal for the World.
Karl Marx
In its communal beginnings, communis does not consider all forms of government and political organization as hatred of legitimacy rests on the consent of the basic masses and their collective behavior.
Ethical Direction/Objective
Recognizes the virtues and wonders of technology and sciences.
Marxism
Is a theoretical framework based on Marx’s work - a particular way of examining/understanding history, economics, and politics.
Marxism
Centers its attack on the contaminating and oppressive effects of private property, feudal, and bourgeois exploitation.
Communism
Was initially a particular ideal form of classless, money-less socialist society referred to in Marx’s writings.
Communism
Glossary of Terms and Critics Against The Working of Capitalism
Economic Determinism
Surplus Value
Alienation (or separation and entrangment)
Culturation Revolution
Economic wealth and class determines the political character and system of individuals and political institutions.
Economic Determinism
Value of labor in which profits are created by the working class but appropriated by the capitalist.
Surplus Value
The worker is separated from an important part of the value that he produces, and this is used in exploiting and oppressing the workers.
Alienation (or separation and entrangment)
Revolution changing the feudal and bourgeois culture into a new culture
Culturation Revolution
