Why I am in favor of socialism by Edward Silvin
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"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.)
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| Compiler | Silvin, Edward, 1877- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13026253 |
| Title | Why I am in favor of socialism |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37141 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 303 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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