Spurred by political rhetoric and lack of quality education, there is significant public confusion about the meaning and operation of political and economic ideologies such as Capitalism, Communism, Socialism, Democratic Socialism and Libertarianism. This class will seek to address the uncertainty that exists regarding the substance of those ideologies and will do so by examining the characteristics of each as well as the benefits, advantages, criticisms and disadvantages of each. Class discussion will be encouraged.
Dale Lanigan is Assistant Professor of Sociology & Justice Studies at Lourdes University.