There exists a number of political ideologies in the world. Each has their own core ideas and key features. These ideologies have strongly developed over recent centuries, however, the more they progress, the more debate there seems to be over which ideology would be better implemented in society. This essay will discuss why the implementation of Liberalism would lead to a better society than the implementation of Socialism. Both of these ideologies strive to lay a strong foundation for society, however, there are many other areas they disagree on. Liberalism lays a much stronger emphasis on the individual, whereas for Socialism, Community is more important than any individual person. This essay will also show that the Liberal view is one better suited for society than that of Socialism. This essay is going to compare and contrast these ideologies in their various political and social views, for example, this essay will look at how the ideology views human nature and the role of the individual, equality and the role of the state. These ideologies share a rather confusing relationship with equality. It seems as soon as they begin to agree on the term of equality, they have instantly propelled apart. This essay will also compare the way in which these two ideologies think of the role of the state. It will become evident both ideologies are deeply torn when it comes to the state and its role in society. Although the different branches of liberals do not hold exactly the same vision of the state, they both agree that it is a necessary tool. On the other hand different forms of socialism completely disagree about the state, not only are these views ineligible for an implemented ideology, these deep divisions would likely later cause problems. This essay will also briefly outline the ideologies of Liberalism and Socialism in terms of their origins and development.
Although Liberalism may not have existed before the 19th Century, it is more th...