Social 30-1: Idelogies

Liberalism

liberty/freedom

Classical Liberalism

Individual liberalism, that contains less government involvement to promote individual freedoms

John Locke

believed in classical liberalism, individual rights (freedom of speech, and expression) should be protected due to human rational. He rejects authoritarianism

Adam smith

Limited government to protect private property. Believed in use of free trade, and rejected mercantilism. Saw that the Economy does not require intervention and will be resolved by supply in demand. Advocated for protectionism

Locke: Social Contract

Rulers contradict human rights, they should have the right to overthrow the government

Authoritarianism

Complete government control

Human rational

Human’s ability to progress and become better

Protectionism

Ways to protect domestic economy, like tariffs

Thomas Hobbes

Believes individuals rights results in chaos and reject liberalism. Needs strong authoritarian government

Hobbes Social Contract

State is given complete power to provide stability

Jean-Jacques Russo

Believed in democracy working to reflect general will, classic liberalism.

Karl Marx

wants the max amount of intervention, rejecting economic liberalism. Believes in central planning

How did Karl Marx view the French Revolution

He thought class conflict is what drives historical conflict. Believed Another event like the French Revolution will happen against bourgeoisie and can only be solved by dictatorship

John Maynard Keynes

Government intervention should be utilized during times of crisis. Introduced welfare to act as a social safety net

Welfare

government intervention that ensures collective financial prosperity like food stamps

Treaty of Versailles

Forced German to pay war reparations, losing colonies, land and limited their military. Catalyst to Nazi and Fascism movement

Communism

Marx’s call for violent revolution to overthrow capitalism and liberal democracy. After another revolution dictatorship would rise and form a new society

Proletariat

Those who are exploited by capitalist