SOCIALISM AND HUMAN NATURE Flashcards
1
Q
what view of human nature do socialists have
A
Optimistic
2
Q
Individuals are naturally what
A
Cooperative, generous and altruistic
3
Q
What do individuals seek
A
Solidarity, fraternity and comradeship
4
Q
What is human nature to socialists
A
Malleable or “plastic” rather than permanently fixed and can be adjusted to fulfil their true potential
5
Q
How does socialism and liberalism differ over human nature
A
Socialists are optimistic on how human nature COULD be
Liberals are optimistic on how human nature IS
