Why I am opposed to socialism by Edward Silvin
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| Compiler | Silvin, Edward, 1877- |
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| LoC No. | 13003663 |
| Title | Why I am opposed to socialism |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Why I am opposed to socialism" by Edward Silvin is a collection of essays and opinions on socialism, likely written in the early 20th century. The book features contributions from various individuals, each sharing their perspectives on socialism and the rationale behind their opposition to it. The central topic explores arguments against socialism, addressing issues of individualism, economic efficiency, and the role of government in society. The content of the book presents a diverse range of voices, each articulating their views on why socialism is impractical, detrimental to personal initiative, or contrary to human nature. These contributors argue that socialism undermines individual merit, creativity, and ambition, which they believe are essential for societal progress. The essays reflect a mixture of personal, philosophical, and economic reasons for opposing socialism, frequently emphasizing the importance of competition, property rights, and the potential consequences of a state-controlled society. Overall, the work serves as a critique of socialist ideals and promotes the values of individualism and free enterprise as essential to a thriving society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37246 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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