Socialism (Human Nature)

Question 1

What do Marx and Engels believe about humans?

Answer 1

Altruistic (unselfish), capitalism makes them feel falsely aware of class conciousness.

Question 2

What does Luxemburg believe (human nature)?

Answer 2

Class conciousness develops naturally, “those who do not move, do not notice their chains”.

Question 3

What does Webb believe (human nature)?

Answer 3

Capitalism is a social ill and infects people with greed and creates unnecessary competition.

Question 4

What does Crosland believe (human nature)?

Answer 4

Fair, collective human progress is hindered by the lack of equality.

Question 5

What does Giddens believe (human nature)?

Answer 5

Humans are autonomous (ability to govern themselves), responsibility should take priority over class conflict. Community offsets the negative parts of his free market beliefs.