Socialism §
Assumptions §
- Class Politics: Ideology in opposition to capitalism (Cooperation > Competition)
- Common Ownership: Everything belongs to the community, shared resources, and equally, not rich or poor
- Equality: You get the same amount no matter how much you contribute to society
- Less environmentally taxing than capitalism
Problems §
- State still is in the position of power (not equal)
- Contribution doesn’t correlate with benefits means laziness and leeches
- Historical application of socialism has never succeeded
- Everyone as all strictly equal is wishful thinking
Types of Socialism §
- Revolutionist Socialism: remained the same, wanted to overthrow the government and change everything about society. (Communism)
- Reformists Socialism: switched to legal and constitutional methods of reform of the social & political system (Social Democracy/Socialism)
Difference Between Socialism and Communism §
- Socialism: less revolutionary, focus on political power, to represent the working class
- Communism: still need a revolution, to restructure society as a whole. Government is the most important
Sub-Topics on Socialism §
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