Any of a group of political philosophies dedicated to opposing coercive forms of authority and social hierarchy, prominent examples being capitalism and the State; especially one that encourages the direct seizure by the people of the means of production with the aim of moving toward the creation of a radical direct democracy.

A type of socialism which attempts to reach goals perceived to be feasible instead of aiming for the ultimate goals of Marxism-Leninism.

(historical, 1870s, derogatory) The policy, advocated by a group of German political economists, of state aid for the betterment of the working classes.

The practice in otherwise free market capitalist economies in which the government steps in to bail out or otherwise subsidize weak or failing firms. A government attempting to transition from capitalism to socialism by this method takes control of the worst industries — the "lemons" — first, which undermines such an approach.

The ideology of the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party) in Germany, including an authoritarian government, ethnic nationalism (including but not limited to Pan-Germanism) and adequate territory (Lebensraum), and economic cooperation between the state and capital.

plural of democratic socialism

An economy wherein the workers seemingly own the production means, or it is claimed to be, but practically does not.

(history, socialism) Socialism that is focussed on planning and building a flawless and egalitarian society, but has little to no concern with methodology, class struggle, and the status quo at large.

A form of socialism that prioritises provision of public services and infrastructure, primarily associated with Milwaukee.

(socialism, obsolete) Society dominated by a scientific government.