Origins and core characteristics of Socialism

Origins and developments

Out of poor economic conditions

Chartists, London Working Men's association and society where labour more valuable

Marxists Capitalism overthrown

Democratic Socialists more gradual

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Workers needed freeing not individuals

Human nature 'plastic'

Labour party card - 'Better together'

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" To secure for the workers by hand or brain the full fruits of their industry and most equitable distribution"

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Workers motivated by moral not just material

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Marxists- "Each according to his ability; each according to his deeds"

Social Democrats- Tadpole theory

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Marx- 'Class consciousness'

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