Unit 1: Ideologies Flashcards
self-reliance, freedom from authority
Individualist
a set of principles or ideas that explain your world and your place in it
simple definition of Ideology
what creates an ideology? (4 of them)
- Interpretations of history
- Beliefs about human nature
- Beliefs about society
- Visions of the future
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
Complex definition of Ideology
“are humans inherently good or evil? does DNA determine us? do we behave differently in groups? How much of what we do is acting on emotions?”
examples of Beliefs about Human nature
Another societal consideration focuses on how people should best organize and run their communities(i.e living arrangements of people)
examples of Beliefs about society
Most ideologies include a vision of what the world should be like in the future(3 of them); 1. Will everyone live in harmony? 2. Will there be class conflict? 3, Are we headed towards an apocalypse and the collapse of all societies?
examples of visions of the future
Values and beliefs are the underpinnings ___. They are: subjective, personal, highly influencial, standards by which we judge actions, standards by which we create goals, constantly evolving and non static
Ideologies
interdependence, importance of the group over the individual. Government is seen as a positive force that can help by controlling society
collectivist
Principles of Individualism (PRICES)
P - Private Property
R - Rule of law
I - Individual rights and freedom
C - Competition
E - Economic freedom
S - Self-interest
right to own and hold property, including intellectual property
Private Property
do your best, work hard, be the best; producers keep prices down by providing options, being innovative, and creating products that people want to buy
Competition
Everyone is answerable to the law and protected by it, including government- laws preserve and enlarge freedom
Rule of law
do what is best for you, pursue your own dreams and goals
Self-Interest
Key to liberalism is for each individual to have the right to vote, have the freedom of conscience, speech, association, etc.
Individual rights and freedoms
laissez-faire and the invisible hand; pursuit of wealth, success, money, and profit
Economic freedom