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Political Ideologies

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of Political Ideologies for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Political ideologies are systems of beliefs and values that shape how people view government, society, and the economy. This chapter explores major ideologies such as Utilitarianism, Liberalism, Individualism, Socialism, and Marxism. These ideologies emerged in response to social, economic, and poli

Key Concepts

A political and ethical theory

A political and ethical theory that suggests actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. It was develo

An ideology that supports individual freedom

An ideology that supports individual freedom, limited government, and free markets. Thinkers like John Stuart Mill and Adam Smith argued that individu

A belief that the individual

A belief that the individual is central to society and should have complete liberty to grow morally and intellectually. John Stuart Mill emphasized th

A political and economic system

A political and economic system that advocates for social ownership of resources and equal opportunities. It opposes capitalism and private property,

A revolutionary theory by Karl Marx

A revolutionary theory by Karl Marx that analyzes history through class struggle. It argues that capitalism exploits workers by taking surplus value f

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the main features of major political ideologies
  • Explain the meaning and significance of Utilitarianism, Liberalism, Individualism, Socialism, and Marxism
  • Understand the key thinkers and their contributions to each ideology
  • Analyze the scope, importance, and criticisms of these ideologies

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