Today we discuss the main differences and similarities between Classic Liberalism, Classic Conservatism, and Marxism.
First, let's look into Welfare Capitalism and Welfare State
Welfare Capitalism - page 142
Welfare State - 144
Development of Keynesian Economics
Problems associated with Minimum Wage and Rent Control
Read Page 151-153 and do the question on page 153.
Development of Equality - Who is absent?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Responses to Socialism, Continued
Concept to Cover Today:
Marxism!
Utopian Socialism burned out in the 19th century, just as Marxist thinking began to take hold. The New Socialists believed the following to be true and irrefutable.(from page 136)
1. Private ownership of the means of production permits exploitation.
Wait! What are the means of production?
They are:
Land - everything physical that is not the result of human production
Labour-any work that a person does(physical and mental)
Capital -money, machines, or stock
2. The state should direct the economy to achieve economic equality for all citizens
3. Society should be classless
*Now, before we go on, can we see any problems with these principles?
Before we carry on into Marxism, let's have a look at the man himself.
Now:
Let's look at figure 4-6 on page 136. This was the process by which Marx believed that Society would evolve.
Let's apply this to Socialist countries and see how far along they got.
Let's look at Excerpts from his manifesto. For interest's sake, let's compare them to Canada's system.
Marxism!
Utopian Socialism burned out in the 19th century, just as Marxist thinking began to take hold. The New Socialists believed the following to be true and irrefutable.(from page 136)
1. Private ownership of the means of production permits exploitation.
Wait! What are the means of production?
They are:
Land - everything physical that is not the result of human production
Labour-any work that a person does(physical and mental)
Capital -money, machines, or stock
2. The state should direct the economy to achieve economic equality for all citizens
3. Society should be classless
*Now, before we go on, can we see any problems with these principles?
Before we carry on into Marxism, let's have a look at the man himself.
Now:
Let's look at figure 4-6 on page 136. This was the process by which Marx believed that Society would evolve.
Let's apply this to Socialist countries and see how far along they got.
Let's look at Excerpts from his manifesto. For interest's sake, let's compare them to Canada's system.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Current Events Challenge!
To begin:
Cause and Effect Video!
Cause and effect are exceedingly important parts of Social Studies, and our understanding of history. The more we know about these, the more we can actually predict what may happen next. You will be shocked at your accuracy. You really will.
Today, I have something fun lined up! We are going to harness the competitive nature of the class and direct it towards our understanding of Social Studies.
This will be a Class Competition, so please listen to instructions carefully.
First, read through 'The World This Week.'
Highlight, or mark somehow, ones you find interesting.
Our first approach is to look at these events as 'Effects.' They are the part of the equation that goes after the equals sign. For the ones that you found interesting, what do you believe, caused them?
For example: News about the Tsunami can be linked back, very directly, to the Earthquake.
The next part is where the competition part comes in. We will now look at these events as 'Causes.' In the events that you find interesting, what do you believe will be the 'effect'? What is the next step?
Now, for every prediction that is right, you will recieve a point. This competition will be going on for the remainder of the semester, and the winner(most points) will get a prize at the end. Don't worry. The prize will be all kinds of awesome.
Also, the points system is the following:
1 Point for a sure thing
2 Points for a somewhat surprising outcome
3 Points for a very surprising outcome.
The bigger the gamble, the greater the reward, but only if you're right!
Cause and Effect Video!
Cause and effect are exceedingly important parts of Social Studies, and our understanding of history. The more we know about these, the more we can actually predict what may happen next. You will be shocked at your accuracy. You really will.
Today, I have something fun lined up! We are going to harness the competitive nature of the class and direct it towards our understanding of Social Studies.
This will be a Class Competition, so please listen to instructions carefully.
First, read through 'The World This Week.'
Highlight, or mark somehow, ones you find interesting.
Our first approach is to look at these events as 'Effects.' They are the part of the equation that goes after the equals sign. For the ones that you found interesting, what do you believe, caused them?
For example: News about the Tsunami can be linked back, very directly, to the Earthquake.
The next part is where the competition part comes in. We will now look at these events as 'Causes.' In the events that you find interesting, what do you believe will be the 'effect'? What is the next step?
Now, for every prediction that is right, you will recieve a point. This competition will be going on for the remainder of the semester, and the winner(most points) will get a prize at the end. Don't worry. The prize will be all kinds of awesome.
Also, the points system is the following:
1 Point for a sure thing
2 Points for a somewhat surprising outcome
3 Points for a very surprising outcome.
The bigger the gamble, the greater the reward, but only if you're right!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Unit 2 Day 4
1. Description of Stock Market. How does it work?
2. Review the following thinkers:
Hobbes
Locke
Montesquieu
Mill
Ricardo
Smith
2. As a class, we will read through 114-118 on the French Revolution.
Also, we will watch this,
and this,
and this.
Then, we will do the following activities:
1. Grab a Whiteboard from the side.
2. Read through each of the Excerpts from the 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen'(page 115 and 118) and summarize them on your board.
3. For each, identify which one of the liberal thinkers provided the inspiration for this.
4. Share with the class, identifying why you think so.
5. Next, go back to the Principles of Classic Liberalism on page 107 and identify which principles link to each Declaration.
6. Share with the class.
Classic Liberalism was a significant contributing factor to the Agricultural Revolution, the main advances of which were row seeding. mechanized farming. and enclosure, which contributed to much more efficient farming methods. Fewer people were needed on the farms, which meant people started moving to the cities, whcih contributed to the Industrial Revolution.
First of all, what do you know about the Industrial Revolution.
Now. Let's look at a quick video about the Industrial Revolution.
So, how did Classic Liberalism impact 18th and 19th century society?
To finish, please look at the Key Terms on Page 128 and come up with some definitions for them. You can either go to your glossaries on try to get them on your own.
2. Review the following thinkers:
Hobbes
Locke
Montesquieu
Mill
Ricardo
Smith
2. As a class, we will read through 114-118 on the French Revolution.
Also, we will watch this,
and this,
and this.
Then, we will do the following activities:
1. Grab a Whiteboard from the side.
2. Read through each of the Excerpts from the 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen'(page 115 and 118) and summarize them on your board.
3. For each, identify which one of the liberal thinkers provided the inspiration for this.
4. Share with the class, identifying why you think so.
5. Next, go back to the Principles of Classic Liberalism on page 107 and identify which principles link to each Declaration.
6. Share with the class.
Classic Liberalism was a significant contributing factor to the Agricultural Revolution, the main advances of which were row seeding. mechanized farming. and enclosure, which contributed to much more efficient farming methods. Fewer people were needed on the farms, which meant people started moving to the cities, whcih contributed to the Industrial Revolution.
First of all, what do you know about the Industrial Revolution.
Now. Let's look at a quick video about the Industrial Revolution.
So, how did Classic Liberalism impact 18th and 19th century society?
To finish, please look at the Key Terms on Page 128 and come up with some definitions for them. You can either go to your glossaries on try to get them on your own.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Unit 2 Day 3
The Beginnings of Capitalism
To begin, we will look at whether Adam Smith believed in government intervention for education, minimum wages, etc.
The short answer is no. The long answer I will explain in class.
Second, we will go over any questions you may have from your reading.
Before 1750, Britain, and the rest of Europe, had a Traditional Economy. Simply put, this includes subsistence farming and small cottage industry. First of all, what do these mean?
Why would these place limits on the progress of a country?
Why did a laissez-faire approach help the economy?
Lastly, we will discuss the possible effects to the Japanese Economy from the earthquake, and discuss the Stock Market in the process.
Lastly, I will have you work on "Explore the Issues" on page 113. Please do questions 1,2,3, and 5b. Also, for question 1, ignore Dickens.
To begin, we will look at whether Adam Smith believed in government intervention for education, minimum wages, etc.
The short answer is no. The long answer I will explain in class.
Second, we will go over any questions you may have from your reading.
Before 1750, Britain, and the rest of Europe, had a Traditional Economy. Simply put, this includes subsistence farming and small cottage industry. First of all, what do these mean?
Why would these place limits on the progress of a country?
Why did a laissez-faire approach help the economy?
Lastly, we will discuss the possible effects to the Japanese Economy from the earthquake, and discuss the Stock Market in the process.
Lastly, I will have you work on "Explore the Issues" on page 113. Please do questions 1,2,3, and 5b. Also, for question 1, ignore Dickens.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Unit 2 Day 2
To Review, we will go over this definitions of Classic Liberalism:
1. "the great political and intellectual movement that substituted free enterprise and the market economy for the precapitalistic methods of production; constitutional representative government for the absolutism of kings or oligarchies; and freedom of all individuals from slavery, serfdom, and other forms of bondage."
-Ludwig von Mises, Human Action: A Treatise of Economics
Let's look at our continuums(continua?) Where does this definition fit?
Seond: We are going do a quick research project. Here's the process:
1. Get into groups of 2-4.
2. Pick one of the following:
A) John Stuart Mill
B) Thomas Hobbes/John Locke - two in this one because we've looked at them before.
C) Charles de Secondat. baron de Montesquieu
D) Adam Smith
Research them and answering the following questions:
a. What was their main belief, or their guiding principles?
b. What contributed to their belief?
c. Where can you see their beliefs in human nature played out?
3. You can use powerpoint or prezi to put together your presentation, which you will be making to the class in second block.
1. "the great political and intellectual movement that substituted free enterprise and the market economy for the precapitalistic methods of production; constitutional representative government for the absolutism of kings or oligarchies; and freedom of all individuals from slavery, serfdom, and other forms of bondage."
-Ludwig von Mises, Human Action: A Treatise of Economics
Let's look at our continuums(continua?) Where does this definition fit?
Seond: We are going do a quick research project. Here's the process:
1. Get into groups of 2-4.
2. Pick one of the following:
A) John Stuart Mill
B) Thomas Hobbes/John Locke - two in this one because we've looked at them before.
C) Charles de Secondat. baron de Montesquieu
D) Adam Smith
Research them and answering the following questions:
a. What was their main belief, or their guiding principles?
b. What contributed to their belief?
c. Where can you see their beliefs in human nature played out?
3. You can use powerpoint or prezi to put together your presentation, which you will be making to the class in second block.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Unit 2 Day 1
Before anything, let's look at the article from The Economist.
What is the perspective of the author? What are they saying?
To begin, the second unit will be answering the following question:
We will be looking at the Beginnings of Liberalism and answering the following questions:
To what extent is is resistance to Liberalism justified?
To begin, let's look at a definition of Liberalism:
"A collection of ideologies all committed to the principle of the dignity and freedom of the individual as the foundation of society. Liberalism has faith in human progress and tends to favour decentralized power, both in political and economic affairs, and respect for the sovereignty of the reasoning individual."
Is this different than what we have seen thus far? Why do you think so?
In order to understand this, we need to look at the development of liberalism.
To begin, we need to look at a summary the things that are important to classic liberalism:
Rule of Law
Individual Rights and Freedoms
Private Property
Economic Freedom
Self Interest
Competition
Look familiar?
It also promotes 'free market economics' and 'limited government'
What do these mean?
Now: Here are the principles of CLASSIC LIBERALISM!
-the primacy of individual rights and freedoms, to be exercised in the individual's self interest.
-the belief that humams are reasonable and can make rational decisions that will benefit both themselves and society as a whole
-economic freedom, involving the ownership of private property and free markets(markets with limited government intervention)
-the protection of civil liberties
-constitutional limitations on the government
Class discussion:
How can this be said to be 'liberal'? For each principle, where do we see it being practiced? More importantly, where is it not being practiced?
For homework, please read 105-110 in your textbook.(up to The origins of Laissez-Faire Economics).
What is the perspective of the author? What are they saying?
To begin, the second unit will be answering the following question:
We will be looking at the Beginnings of Liberalism and answering the following questions:
To what extent is is resistance to Liberalism justified?
To begin, let's look at a definition of Liberalism:
"A collection of ideologies all committed to the principle of the dignity and freedom of the individual as the foundation of society. Liberalism has faith in human progress and tends to favour decentralized power, both in political and economic affairs, and respect for the sovereignty of the reasoning individual."
Is this different than what we have seen thus far? Why do you think so?
In order to understand this, we need to look at the development of liberalism.
To begin, we need to look at a summary the things that are important to classic liberalism:
Rule of Law
Individual Rights and Freedoms
Private Property
Economic Freedom
Self Interest
Competition
Look familiar?
It also promotes 'free market economics' and 'limited government'
What do these mean?
Now: Here are the principles of CLASSIC LIBERALISM!
-the primacy of individual rights and freedoms, to be exercised in the individual's self interest.
-the belief that humams are reasonable and can make rational decisions that will benefit both themselves and society as a whole
-economic freedom, involving the ownership of private property and free markets(markets with limited government intervention)
-the protection of civil liberties
-constitutional limitations on the government
Class discussion:
How can this be said to be 'liberal'? For each principle, where do we see it being practiced? More importantly, where is it not being practiced?
For homework, please read 105-110 in your textbook.(up to The origins of Laissez-Faire Economics).
Monday, March 7, 2011
Exam Tomorrow!
The written component will say the following:
30-1
Examine each source. Write a response in paragraph form in which you:
-interpret each source, explain the perspective(s) presented, and discuss the links between the competing values of individualism and collectivism
AND
-identify and explain one or more of the relationships that exist among the sources.
.
30-2
Using the sources, answer the following:
When should you, as a Canadian Citizen, support individualist or collectivist views?
Go here to see what samples of goods responses look like.
Good luck! If you have any questions, feel free to email.
30-1
Examine each source. Write a response in paragraph form in which you:
-interpret each source, explain the perspective(s) presented, and discuss the links between the competing values of individualism and collectivism
AND
-identify and explain one or more of the relationships that exist among the sources.
.
30-2
Using the sources, answer the following:
When should you, as a Canadian Citizen, support individualist or collectivist views?
Go here to see what samples of goods responses look like.
Good luck! If you have any questions, feel free to email.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Related Issue #1 Review
Concepts and Terms
1. What is Ideology?
2. Review the key components of the Political/Economic Spectrum
a. Left, Centre, Right
b. Collectivist to Individualism
c. Dictatorship vs. Democracy
d. Communism, Socialism, Liberalism, Conservatism, Fascism
4. How do you define Individualism
a. Socially
b. Politically
c. Economically
5. How can countries that believe in individualism promote it/protect it for its people?
6. Why do some people oppose individualism … think of arguments they would use.
7. Political Thinkers and their views on Human Nature
a. John Locke
b. Jean Jacques Rousseau
c. Hobbes
Note: what is their view of Human Nature and how should government be involved in the lives of its citizens
8. How do you define Collectivism
a. Socially
b. Politically
c. Economically
9. Provide examples of Collectivism in action (how people work together, for the benefit of the group, EITHER by choice or through force).
10. How does Marx’s view of Communism relate to the concept of Collectivism.
In addition, ensure you have an understanding of the 'key terms' at the beginning of Chapter 1 and 2. If you understand these, and can apply them, you are in good shape for the exam. If you have any questions, feel free to email and ask.
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