Philosophers
This philosopher believed the wisest should rule
Plato
This idea puts the needs and goals of the group ahead of the individual.
Collectivism
Ideologies on this side of the spectrum tend to emphasize collectivism.
This is an organized group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed.
Political Party
A city must choose between a free public pool funded by taxes and letting a private company run it and charge admission. Which choice is collectivist, and which is individualist?
The tax-funded pool is collectivist. The private pool is individualist.
This student of Plato argued that society is best governed by laws.
Aristotle
This word means having the freedom to make your own choices, a key value of individualism. HINT: Starts with an A
Autonomy
Place these from left to right: conservatism, communism, liberalism.
Communist, Liberal, Conservative.
Name Canada's 5 main political parties (Federal)
BQ, Conservative, NDP, Liberal, Green
In School A, the principal makes every rule alone. In School B, a handbook applies to everyone, including the principal. Which philosopher supports each school?
Plato supports School A (best person). Aristotle supports School B (best laws).
Aristotle preferred laws over a single wise ruler. What risk was he protecting against?
Even a good ruler can become corrupt or make emotional decisions. Laws stay the same no matter who is in charge.
An entrepreneur starting their own business is a good example of:
Individualism
A person supports lower taxes but also wants more government-funded child care. What does this show about the spectrum?
The spectrum is not black and white; you can hold some views collectivist and some individualist.
The Tories developed into this modern party.
Conservative Party
A government requires everyone to wear seatbelts. Give one collectivist argument for the law and one individualist argument against it.
For: it reduces injuries and health care costs for everyone. Against: people should decide about their own safety.
Confucius and Plato agree on one key quality a leader needs. What is it, and how does Confucius say a leader should use it?
Moral character and virtue. A leader should guide people by setting a good example.
A family in a remote, small community would most likely be drawn to:
Collectivism
What are the 5 factors that influence ideology?
Economic, Security, Identity, Experience, Tradition
What are the ways a political party can change?
Form, Merge, Split, Decline
Canada proposes banning social media for users under 16. Which side of the spectrum would more likely support the ban, and why might some people on that same side oppose it?
Left
- Support: protects young people as a group and prioritizes the collective safety
- Oppose: Privacy concerns, how do we define a "young person"
Right
- Support: Social media is harmful and in terms of tradition, doesn't fit
- Oppose: Infringes on people's rights and freedoms to choose; parents or kids themselves should choose not the government
Is Dr. Jeannette Armstrong’s approach to decision-making closer to individualism or collectivism? Explain.
Collectivism. The whole community decides together, every voice is considered, and the goal is what’s best for the group.
Transhumanism is an ideology centered around evolving through technology. Make a collectivist argument opposing it.
- Ideas can include for example:
Access to the technology
Who pays for it
Who gets it
Who gets to decide etc.
Give a reason someone’s position on the spectrum might change during their life.
Their circumstances change. Losing a job might make government support more appealing, while starting a business might make lower taxes more appealing.
Why is the Bloc Quebecois difficult to place on the political spectrum?
Its main focus is Québec’s interests and identity rather than a left–right position.
You’re creating a new political party. You want free university tuition but also lower income taxes. Identify the conflict between these two ideas and explain how you could resolve it.
Free tuition is more collectivist and costs money. Lower taxes are individualist and reduce government revenue. You might cut spending elsewhere, fund only partial tuition, or tax businesses instead.