What Is Socialism

Question 1

What does socialism embrace

Answer 1

-like liberalism socialism is a diverse ideology
-enrages followers with a range of competing views incl. Marx, Attlee, Stalin, Wilson, Gordon Brown + Keir Starmer

Question 2

Where did socialism originate from

Answer 2

-grow out of the enlightenment with optimistic view of human nature, ‘reason’ over faith, promoted liberty + endorses ‘progressive’ politics

Question 3

What differed socialism from liberalism

Answer 3

-issue of private property
-private property crucial for key liberal thinkers as considered a ‘natural right’
-but some thinkers unsure if private property could be reconciled to an improved society

Question 4

When did criticism of private property come into fruition

Answer 4

-onset of Ind rev criticism of private property more widespread which led to term of socialism