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Title: Socialism: A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles
Note: Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "Socialism: A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles" by John Spargo is a political treatise written in the early 20th century. This work aims to clarify and discuss the key concepts and evolution of socialism, particularly in light of the rapid changes and increased interest in socialist ideologies during that period. Spargo delves into the historical development of socialism, its principles, and the prominent figures and movements that shaped its discourse. The opening of the book introduces the author's reflections on the changing public perception of socialism. Spargo notes the misconceptions that once dominated discussions of socialism, such as its conflation with violent actions and the caricature of socialists seeking the equal distribution of wealth. Instead, he points to a growing understanding of the socialist movement as one rooted in a desire for communal wellbeing and justice. He emphasizes the need for citizens to engage seriously with socialist ideas, suggesting that this understanding will shape the future welfare of society. In the subsequent chapters, Spargo begins to outline the historical contributions of figures like Robert Owen and the formation of ideas that have influenced contemporary socialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spargo, John, 1876-1966
EBook No.: 22733
Published: Sep 23, 2007
Downloads: 90
Language: English
Subject: Socialism
LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Socialism: A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles
Note: Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Afra Ullah, Martin Pettit
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Socialism: A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles" by John Spargo is a political treatise written in the early 20th century. This work aims to clarify and discuss the key concepts and evolution of socialism, particularly in light of the rapid changes and increased interest in socialist ideologies during that period. Spargo delves into the historical development of socialism, its principles, and the prominent figures and movements that shaped its discourse. The opening of the book introduces the author's reflections on the changing public perception of socialism. Spargo notes the misconceptions that once dominated discussions of socialism, such as its conflation with violent actions and the caricature of socialists seeking the equal distribution of wealth. Instead, he points to a growing understanding of the socialist movement as one rooted in a desire for communal wellbeing and justice. He emphasizes the need for citizens to engage seriously with socialist ideas, suggesting that this understanding will shape the future welfare of society. In the subsequent chapters, Spargo begins to outline the historical contributions of figures like Robert Owen and the formation of ideas that have influenced contemporary socialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Spargo, John, 1876-1966
EBook No.: 22733
Published: Sep 23, 2007
Downloads: 90
Language: English
Subject: Socialism
LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.