Socialism in Europe
and
The Russian Revolution
,Socialism in Europe The Russian Revolution
• What is Socialism? • What is the relation between
• Why Europe? Russia and Socialism?
• Background for socialism? How
did it envolved?
,The Age of Social Change
Recall the story of French Revolution – Ideas of liberty, Equality and
Democratic Rights.
People started discussing the possibility for change.
These ideas of French Revolution created a possibility of change in the
society.
But the ideas for change varied all over the Europe.
some wanted gradual change, where as some wanted the change radica
So we can say that there were different political traditions such as
‘Conservatives’ ‘Liberals’ and ‘Radicals’.
The different political traditions played a very important role in influencing
change in the history of Europe and World.
, Liberals
• Liberals – wanted a change in society.
• Equality among religion and nations should tolerate all religions.
• Opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic ruler.
• Liberal believed that individual’s rights should be protected against
government.
• Argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government.
• Supported judiciary which must be well trained and independent.
However they were not democrats?
Because they did not believed in universal adult franchise and wante
men with property should have right to vote.
and
The Russian Revolution
,Socialism in Europe The Russian Revolution
• What is Socialism? • What is the relation between
• Why Europe? Russia and Socialism?
• Background for socialism? How
did it envolved?
,The Age of Social Change
Recall the story of French Revolution – Ideas of liberty, Equality and
Democratic Rights.
People started discussing the possibility for change.
These ideas of French Revolution created a possibility of change in the
society.
But the ideas for change varied all over the Europe.
some wanted gradual change, where as some wanted the change radica
So we can say that there were different political traditions such as
‘Conservatives’ ‘Liberals’ and ‘Radicals’.
The different political traditions played a very important role in influencing
change in the history of Europe and World.
, Liberals
• Liberals – wanted a change in society.
• Equality among religion and nations should tolerate all religions.
• Opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic ruler.
• Liberal believed that individual’s rights should be protected against
government.
• Argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government.
• Supported judiciary which must be well trained and independent.
However they were not democrats?
Because they did not believed in universal adult franchise and wante
men with property should have right to vote.
