Why I am in favor of socialism by Edward Silvin
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Silvin, Edward, 1877- |
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| LoC No. | 13026253 |
| Title | Why I am in favor of socialism |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Why I am in favor of socialism" by Edward Silvin is a collection of essays that presents various arguments in support of socialism, likely written in the early 20th century. The book compiles perspectives from multiple authors, each discussing their reasons for endorsing socialism as a means to address social and economic inequalities and promote collective welfare. It serves as both an exploration of socialist ideals and a call to contemplate the future of social organization. In this work, contributors articulate their beliefs about the potential of socialism to enhance individual rights, ensure economic justice, and foster cooperation over competition. They express concerns about the consequences of capitalism, such as exploitation, poverty, and inequality, and advocate for a system in which resources and production would be collectively owned. Silvin's compilation leans into themes of justice, equality, and the inherent rights of individuals to benefit from their labor, emphasizing a future governed by principles of cooperation and brotherhood rather than individual greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37141 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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