Socialism key thinkers

1. Marx and Engels

Socialism key thinkers

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2. Beatrice Webb

3. Rosa Luxemburg

4. Anthony Crosland

5. Anthony Giddens

Socialism Key Thinkers

1. Marx and Engels

2.Beatrice Webb

3. Rosa Luxemburg

Karl Marx (1818-1883) & Friedrich Engels (1820-1895)

SOCIAL CLASS: Believed that social class would only plant the seeds for its own downfall, and when people became aware of inequalities, revolution would occur HISTORICAL MATERIALISM: Socialism was just a stage toward (Inevitable) communism COMMON HUMANITY: -Humans are social creatures, and the government should prioritise this over individuals

4. Anthony Crosland

5.Anthony Giddens

Socialism key thinkers

1. Marx and Engels

2. Beatrice Webb

3. Rosa Luxemburg

Beatrice Webb (1858-1943)

EXPANSION OF THE STATE:This is what was needed for effectively delivering socialism, rather than completely overthrowing the state INEVITABILITY OF GRADUALNESS: -As the majority of the franchise were workers, they would eventually realise that socialism was right for them, voting for left-wing parties: creating a 'cycle of socialism'

4. Anthony Crosland

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5. Anthony Giddens

Socialist key thinkers

1. Marx and Engels

2. Beatrice Webb

3. Rosa Luxemburg

Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919)

UNSUPPORTIVE OF EVOLUTIONARY/ REVISIONIST SOCIALISM:Believed that capitalism was reliant on economic exploitation, and could thus not co-exist with socialism NEED FOR CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS:Believed that the struggle of the proletariat was necessary as it created a class consciousness which ultimately insighted revolution

4. Anthony Crosland

5. Anthony Giddens

Socialism key thinkers

1. Marx and Engels

2. Beatrice Webb

3. Rosa Luxemburg

Anthony Crosland (1918-1977)

STATE-MANAGED CAPITALISM:- Capitalism was compatible with socialism but it should include a mixed economy, full employment and universal social benefits CONTRADICTIONS IN CAPITALISM: - Capitalism could not drive social change currently, but if it was managed could deliver justice and equality

4. Anthony Crosland

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5. Anthony Giddens

Socialism key thinkers

1. Marx and Engels

2. Beatrice Webb

3. Rosa Luxemburg

Anthony Giddens (1938-)

ROLE OF THE STATE:-Should facilitate social investment and infrastructure, rather than economic and social engineering REJECTION OF STATE INTERVENTION: -Gidden's advocated for a free market, equality of opportunity and stressing of community over class conflict

4. Anthony Crosland

5. Anthony Giddens