Political Science 1020E Chapter Notes - Chapter 133-154: Proletariat, Bourgeoisie, Dialectic
15 Apr 2016
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Modern socialism began as a critique of 18th-19th century liberalism and objected the liberal emphasis on self interest, competition and individual liberty. Cooperation among individuals makes the foundation of a good society. Socialists encourage programs that distribute power and wealth more evenly. Centralized control - state and government assume responsibility for managing property and resources. Decentralized control - control given to groups at a local level. To be truly free is to be able to pursue ones aspirations as long as they do not harm others. The doggers claimed that god created the earth for everyone to share. Saint simon tried to set socialism on a scienti c basis saying that in a society becoming industrialized it made no sense to speak of the individual. He also criticized laissez faire capitalism by saying it led to gluts and waste and produced too much of one good and too little of another.
