Socialism - Intro and Common humanity 3.1 Flashcards
what is socialism
-equality
-welfare
-ownership
what is collectivism
working to achieve a goal which affects the majority rather than the individual
what is fraternity
brotherhood
what is common ownership
the state owning the businesses
what does a Marxist believe in
-total equality
-total state intervention
-state control production and distribution
when did the USSR collapse
1991
who is an example of free market socialist
Clement Atlee
what did Atlee nationalise
-coal
-electricity
-iron
-steel
‘social collectivism’ would have what in it
-health care
-industrial relations
-housing
-education
-industry
what are three criticisms of ‘collectivism’
-suppresses human individuality and diversity
-growth to state powers
-dependency culture (won’t work as hard)
what is ‘common humanity’
assumptions about human nature
what do socialist believe humans should be like
-co-operative
-social
-rational
wat do socialist believe about co-operation
humans have always worked better as a team
what do socialists believe capitalism does to people
-greedy
-social division
-conflict
-hostility
-disrespects human nature
what do socialists believe about economic rewards
- they agree - but all money must be produced and distributed equally (by the state)
