Society and the State
An examination of how the non-core ideology views the structure of society and the role of the state. Students debate whether the state is seen as a vehicle for liberation or an instrument of oppression.
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An examination of how the non-core ideology views the structure of society and the role of the state. Students debate whether the state is seen as a vehicle for liberation or an instrument of oppression.
Key Questions
- What role does the state play in achieving the goals of the ideology?
- How does the ideology envision an ideal society?
- To what extent do factions within the ideology disagree on the necessity of the state?
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