Edexcel Politics A-Level: Socialism — Flashcards

Main idea underpinning socialism -> also informing equality, welfare and common ownership - Maintains that humans can achieve their social, economic and political objectives more effectively by banding together through collective effort - Also implies that society can be transformed through collective endeavour -> can reach ideal society - Endorse collectivism because: 1. moral perspective -> interests of the group should weigh more than self-interest, collectivism encourages social responsibility 2. in economic terms -> collectivism utilises the capabilities of the whole society which is seen as more efficient - Reflects the socialist view that the collective is more important than individual self-interest