Common Humanity (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What 3 key tendencies define humans as social creatures in common humanity?
What 3 key tendencies define humans as social creatures in common humanity?
Cooperation, sociability, rationality
How do socialists view human behaviour according to common humanity?
How do socialists view human behaviour according to common humanity?
Socially determined
What does common humanity form the basis for in socialist thought?
What does common humanity form the basis for in socialist thought?
Solidarity & collective goals
How do socialists view human nature at birth?
How do socialists view human nature at birth?
Not fixed, shaped by environment
Where does true freedom come from in socialist view?
Where does true freedom come from in socialist view?
Supportive community
What barriers prevent recognition of common humanity?
What barriers prevent recognition of common humanity?
Religion, ethnicity, class
How would people behave in an economy prioritising collective well-being?
How would people behave in an economy prioritising collective well-being?
Cooperative, fraternal, communal
What policies does collective responsibility form the basis for?
What policies does collective responsibility form the basis for?
Communal ownership, redistribution, welfare
What should the state promote according to common humanity?
What should the state promote according to common humanity?
Collective welfare of all citizens
What necessities should the state ensure access to?
What necessities should the state ensure access to?
Healthcare, education, housing
How should the state be governed according to socialist views?
How should the state be governed according to socialist views?
Democratic control, collective decisions
Who should own key industries from a socialist perspective?
Who should own key industries from a socialist perspective?
Community or state for the people
What characterises socialist economic planning?
What characterises socialist economic planning?
State coordinates to meet needs