key thinkers beliefs +key words

Question 1

what is historical materialism?
what key thinker proposed it

Answer 1

-idea that economic factors are the main driving force behind how society changes
-karl marx

Question 2

what does it mean for humans to be altruistic and what is it corrupted by ?
what key thinker proposed this?

Answer 2

humans are kind and want to take care of each other,this is corrupted by capitalism
karl marx

Question 3

what is class antagonism ?

Answer 3

classes opposing each other

Question 4

what does dialectic mean ?

Answer 4

Dialectic is a method of understanding how ideas or societies change through conflict

Question 5

what are marx dialectic stages and what do they mean?

Answer 5

thesis -capitalist control
antithesis-proletariats realise their exploitation
synthesis-working class revolt

Question 6

what is a managerial view what key thinker believed in it ?

Answer 6

the idea that the state manages everyone
-webb 1920s

Question 7

crosland 1970-90s believes the state should be managed by_________
what type of socialism is this

Answer 7

“meritocratic managers” and “classless technocrats”
social democracy

Question 8

what are meritocratic managers ?

Answer 8

people who gain positions of power or responsibility based on their ability, talent, and qualifications, not because of their social class, wealth, or connections.

Question 9

what are “classless technocrats”

Answer 9

experts or specialists (like scientists, economists, engineers) who make decisions based on knowledge and technical skill, not political beliefs or class interests.

Question 10

if both these classes of people managed a gov what would it ensure from a social democratic perspective

Answer 10

Efficient and fair government that serves the public interest — not just the rich or powerful.