Socialism Flashcards
what is anomie
when individuals consider themselves to be the centre of their own Moral universe, they fail to develop any meaningful connections to others
what do fundamentalist’s believe in?
they believe capitalisms must be abolished
what do revisionist believe?
they believe that socialism can be achieve without the destruction of capitalism and that capitalisms can be tamed to work for peoples benefit
how do Marxist want to achieve socialism?
through a violent- proletariat led revolution. A quick overthrow of capitalism
how do democratic socalists want to achieve socialism?
through parliament methods ( get elected to governments and nationalize all businesses. this is GRADUAL reform
Explain Beatrice Webb’s view of gradualism?
The idea that democratically elected socialist governments would steadily transform society via parents gradually replacing a society based on private ownership to one based on common ownership
what is fraternity?
The nature of individuals as we share common interest we should look at others as our brothers and cooperate and support them
What do socialists belief about the order of society?
there is no natural hiarachy
what does Marx mean by “from each according to his ability… To each according to his needs” ?
this is the idea that in a fairer society, everyone would contribute what they are able to and receive what they need to flourish.
