Socialism: core ideas and principles (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Collectivism in socialism
Collectivism in socialism
Core principle: humans thrive in community via collective action
Collectivism's view of human nature
Collectivism's view of human nature
Humans are inherently social beings who thrive in community
What collectivism prioritises over individualism
What collectivism prioritises over individualism
Collective action and group effort
Fraternity in socialism
Fraternity in socialism
Humans bound together by common interests
Quote reflecting collectivist interdependence
Quote reflecting collectivist interdependence
'No man is an island'
What collectivism addresses
What collectivism addresses
Inequalities and hardships created by capitalist systems
Socialist view on ownership of means of production
Socialist view on ownership of means of production
Collective ownership rather than private ownership
Collective good vs individual gain in socialism
Collective good vs individual gain in socialism
Collective good is more important than individual gain
Examples of socialist collective policies
Examples of socialist collective policies
Nationalisation, cooperative enterprises, public services
Fraternity as brotherhood concept
Fraternity as brotherhood concept
Solidarity and responsibility towards one another
Who should own factories & farms in socialism
Who should own factories & farms in socialism
Community or state, not private individuals or corporations
Examples of collective public services
Examples of collective public services
Healthcare, education, housing
How socialist public services are funded
How socialist public services are funded
Through taxation