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Socialism can promote democracy, but it ultimately depends on the type of socialism we are talking about.
Traditionally, socialism promoted economic democracy, which means equal power relations and collective-decision making in the workplace. This may have taken the form of direct democracy on the part of each worker, or it might have meant democratically electing management.
This type of democracy is still promoted by modern day market socialists and advocates of decentralized planned economies.
If we are talking about the type of socialism that existed in the Soviet Union and "Communist states", then many political scientists would say no, this type of socialism did not promote democracy. The Soviet Union had a command economy, where decisions were made in a hierarchical chain-of-command.
Ironically, the Soviet model of "socialism" was inspired by capitalist management practices known as Taylorism and scientific management.
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Is democracy the same as liberalism?
No. Democracy is a political party, liberalism in an overall political view.
How did the Renaissance the Reformation the Age of Exploration and Discovery of the Scientific Revolution promote the rise of democracy?
The Age of Revolutions brought on by liberalism, called for freedom and equality which led to the rise of democracy.
What was that most basic goal of progressive liberalism?
to make government more efficient, less corrupt and more democratic
What type of state seeks to promote justice and expansions of individual liberties?
The state of social liberalism seeks to promote justice and the expansion of individual liberties, so long as they remain in an appropriate balance. Another name for social liberalism is progressive liberalism.
What is an antonym for the word absolutism?
Relativism Democracy Liberalism Libertarianism Anarchism
How close are modern liberalism and social democracy?
They are basically the same thing.
Where is classical liberalism usually practiced?
Classical liberalism is practiced in the UK. Classical liberalism is also a fundamental political view of Democracy, therefore it can be said that it is practiced in any democratic country.
What has the author Robert Hollinger written?
Robert Hollinger has written: 'The dark side of liberalism' -- subject(s): Elite (Social sciences), Liberalism, Democracy
What does classical liberalism emphasize?
Classical liberalism emphasizes mainly on popular sovereignty and natural rights. This form of leadership does not consider democracy in any way.
What has the author Andrew Levine written?
Andrew Levine has written: 'Rethinking liberal equality' -- subject(s): Equality, Liberalism, Democracy 'Liberal Democracy' -- subject(s): Democracy, Liberalism 'The general will' -- subject(s): Communist state, Democracy, General will, State, The, The State 'The politics of autonomy' 'A future for Marxism?' -- subject(s): Communism, Socialism
Definition of liberal democracy?
Liberal democracy is a form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principles of liberalism, i.e. protecting the rights of the individual, which are generally enshrined in law.
What form of government is best to promote reason and justice in a society?
Democracy Democracy
