The problem is that there haven't been any real world examples of societies that met the classic definitions of socialism, in which all property is owned by the State. In the real world, all societies are hybrids.
On Apr 11, 2014, at 9:41 PM, Christopher Green wrote: > On Apr 11, 2014, at 7:54 PM, Paul Brandon <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Also, while you could refer to the social structure as 'collective' in that >> it was a small community with a common goal, it lacked one defining feature >> of socialism: lack of individual ownership. >> > > No socialist society that I know of has ever lacked individual ownership. It > is restricted, so that wealth does not accumulate in individuals, but it has > never been lacking. > > Chris Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato [email protected] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=36098 or send a blank email to leave-36098-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
