The political thoughts of collectivism. Collectivism in the political context advocates that the citizen must put aside individual self-interest to promote the welfare of the ‘common good’ and suggests the primacy of the collective rather than by the few where the individuals would have to submit to the ‘general will’. In general, the society is formed through a social contract in order to protect natural rights and to pursue the general will. Political power and authority are always consented by the collective and individuals oblige themselves to submit to the authority because they expect to receive something in return and it is for the good of the collective. Table 3 presents the summary of economic thoughts of collectivism.
Table 3. Political Thoughts of Collectivism