Socialism: Comparisons

Question 1

Disagreement between revolutionary, democratic socialists, social democrats, and third-way socialists

Answer 1

• the impact of society on human nature
• how far human nature is corrupted by capitalism
• the strength and power of the state
• the speed and nature of change
• the existence or role of capitalism within a socialist state

Question 2

Agreements between Revolutionary, democratic socialism, social democrats and
third-way supporters

Answer 2

• human nature is social and malleable
• a nation-state is essential
• change and reforms are needed to the current system
• the state has a duty to oversee public welfare
• the state plays a part in the economic developments