Socialism 9 Marker Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the key point of Revolutionary Socialism regarding human nature?
Human nature is cooperative but distorted by capitalism.
Key Thinker: Karl Marx – people fulfil themselves through collective labour (species-being).
According to Social Democracy, how do humans need to express their rational and altruistic nature?
Humans need reform to express their rational and altruistic nature.
Key Thinker: Beatrice Webb – gradualism can guide human behaviour toward social good.
What does the Third Way argue about human nature?
Human nature is shaped by society; capable of solidarity and self-interest.
Key Thinker: Anthony Giddens – people can be socially responsible if given the right environment.
What is necessary to abolish exploitation according to Revolutionary Socialism?
Full economic planning is necessary to abolish exploitation.
Key Thinker: Rosa Luxemburg – capitalism is inherently unstable and must be replaced.
What economic system does Social Democracy advocate for?
A mixed economy is best—capitalism can be managed for fairness.
Key Thinker: Anthony Crosland – nationalisation isn’t always needed if redistribution is effective.
What does the Third Way support regarding the economy?
Supports a capitalist economy with social investment.
Key Thinker: Anthony Giddens – the market is efficient, but the state must invest in opportunity.
What is the view of Revolutionary Socialism on capitalism?
Capitalism is exploitative and must be overthrown.
Key Thinker: Karl Marx – surplus value exploits the proletariat.
How does Social Democracy view capitalism?
Capitalism can be reformed through democracy.
Key Thinker: Eduard Bernstein – evolution, not revolution, leads to socialism.
What is the stance of the Third Way on capitalism?
Capitalism is accepted but must be regulated and guided by the state.
Key Thinker: Anthony Giddens – the state should empower citizens within capitalism.
What is the perspective of Revolutionary Socialism on society?
Society is divided by class conflict and must be transformed.
Key Thinker: Karl Marx – only a classless society brings true equality.
How can society be improved according to Social Democracy?
Society can be improved gradually through state-led reform.
Key Thinker: Beatrice Webb – the state must play a central role in reducing inequality.
What does the Third Way emphasize about society?
Society should balance rights with responsibilities.
Key Thinker: Anthony Giddens – social cohesion matters in a globalised world.
What is the view of Revolutionary Socialism on the state?
The capitalist state is oppressive and must be replaced.
Key Thinker: Vladimir Lenin – the dictatorship of the proletariat leads to communism.
What role can the state play according to Social Democracy?
The state can be used for progressive reform.
Key Thinker: Anthony Crosland – the state must redistribute wealth through welfare and tax.
What is the Third Way’s perspective on the state?
The state should enable, not control, economic and social life.
Key Thinker: Anthony Giddens – promote opportunity and responsibility through social investment.
