Socialism is a left-wing economic system that favors government intervention in the economy in order to try to decrease the imbalances created by laissez-faire capitalism. This article details the history, types, main principles, negatives and positives of socialism as an ideology.
Denis Diderot played an important role in the development of the Enlightenment. This article details the life and significance of Denis Diderot.
Baron de Montesquieu was one of the most significant scholars during the time of the Age of Enlightenment, and had a profound impact on world history. This article details the life and significance of Montesquieu.
Liberalism has played an important role in shaping modern liberal democracies. This article details the main principles, history and types of liberalism throughout history. For instance, this article details classical liberalism and modern liberalism.
In the early 20th century, Marxism inspired revolutions, most notably the Russian Revolution of 1917, which established the world’s first communist state under Vladimir Lenin. This article details the history, main principles and significance of Marxism.
The welfare state includes principles from both sides of the economic spectrum, and is based on both capitalism and socialism. This article details the history, principles, positives and negatives of the welfare state.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau played an important role in the development of the Age of Enlightenment. He also had a profound impact on the French Revolution. This article details the life and significance of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Absolute monarchy was one of the most influential forms of government in history, and had a strong impact on the history of Europe in the Middle Ages and Age of Absolutism. This article details the main principles, history and examples of absolute monarchy as a form of government.