unit 1chp 1,2&3 Flashcards
(24 cards)
what are the four characteristics of ideology
beliefs about human nature, visions for the future, interpretation of history, and beliefs about society
explain the “ beliefs about human nature” from the characteristics of ideology
the idea of good vs. evil, what humans are like, how we should behave as individuals and collectives
explain the “ visions for the future “ from the characteristics of ideology
combining of politics/economics/social norms to guide a path for the future and what the future should look like
explain the “ interpretations of history “ from the characteristics of ideology
a timeline of how we got to where we are
explain the “ beliefs about society “ from the characteristics of ideology
“what is the nature of society?”
name 3 factors of Ideology
Culture, Language, and religion
explain the 3 factors of ideology
culture (the set of beliefs, practices, and behaviors of a group of people)
language (the language a person/group of people speak, the relationship between language and a sense of belonging)
Religion - formalized set of collectively-held beliefs/practices.
what is individualism
when an individual is more important than a community
what is collectivism
community is more important than an individual
name 4 difference each between individualism and collectivism
individualism
- Laws should protect individual rights
-Competition promotes excellence
-The individual is responsible for his or her own actions
-Individuals are unique
Collectivism
- The well being of the group is more important than individual rights
-Co operation is the best way to succeed
-The group is responsible for its members welfare.
-It is important to contribute to the group and to be like the group
Is John Locke a collectivist or individualist
supports the govt a little (individualist?)
what are John Locke’s beliefs
-Believed that people are rational, intelligent and reasonable (they posses these abilities)
-The source of power are the people
- The only reason governments exists is to protect life, liberty, and property, which is why people give up their natural state to be part of society
-believed in consent
- believed in democracy
Is Thommas Hobbes a collectivist or individualist
collectivist
What are Thommas Hobbe’s beliefs
- Believed that human nature is characerized by fear violence and dangerous self- interest
-people only care about themselves and hurt anyone who gets in their way
-has negative view towards human nature - believed that it is dangerous to allow people to be free
- believed that we needed security more than we need freedom
- wanted people to give up their freedom to one person who is responsible of everyones security (eg. president)
is Jean jacques rousseau a collectivist or individualist
collectivist?
what are rousseau’s beliefs
-people are inherently good and have been corrupted by civilization and society
-believed that humans are naturally free and are equal in principle
-laws should be made by the “will of the people!!!!!! (main ans)
difference between Locke and Rousseau’s view of government
-Locke sees some use in the government, Rousseau does not.
-Locke believes that the government’s actions should be approved by the people
- Rousseau believes, the people’s will should do the governing
what are values of liberalism
-(political) rule of law (that all are equal in the face of the law, and no one is above it)
-(social) individualism; individual is more important than the collective, shouldn’t sacrifice for the common good
(economic) private property (allowing individuals to own their own land/business)
beliefs of capitalist
-believes that individuals are responsible for themselves that they should be self- reliant, and that that should be free from govt restrictions
-people are motivated to work hard because of money and the pursuit of profit
beliefs of communism
-believes that the govt obligation is to make sure the community are provided within a country
-believes it creates a society with big differences between high and low income
-believes that it is not fair therefore the govt should distribute its resources so that everyone within the country has the basics
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definition of communism
- maintains that people in such society would be motivated to work to insure that everyone is provided and does not suffer
definition of capitalist
-people are motivated to work hard because of money and the pursuit of profit
difference fo communism and capitalism
communism
- Society/gov os responsible for the well being of its members
capitalism
- individuals are responsible for their own well being
What is anerchy
No respect for the law thus chaos, thinks they’re controlled by the law
