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Socialism
Politics Socialist Ideas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is socialism? | belief in social ownership of the means of production, as opposed to private ownership |
| What socialist ideas and values does collectivism inform? | - Equality, welfare and common ownership |
| What does collectivism imply? | - Humans can achieve their potential better through collective action, rather than individual effort - Transformation of society is achieved through collective endeavour (the possibility of an ideal society) |
| Why do socialists endorse collectivism? | - The interests of a group come before individual self interest, which encourages a sense of social responsibility - It uses the capabilities of society as a whole, avoiding the waste inherent in competitive individualism |