| Author |
Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970 |
| Title |
Proposed Roads to Freedom
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charles Keller using OmniPage Professional OCR software donated by Caere Corporation
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| Summary |
"Proposed Roads to Freedom" by Bertrand Russell is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. This critical examination addresses significant societal issues related to socialism, anarchism, and syndicalism, exploring the ideologies and key figures behind these movements. Russell reflects on historical perspectives and the urgent desire for a reformed ordering of society, emphasizing the need for radical change in response to the suffering and injustices faced by the working class. The opening of the work presents an introduction to the philosophical frameworks and historical figures that influenced these political movements, including Karl Marx and Mikhail Bakunin. Russell articulates the need for a serious critique of the current societal structures, identifying the limitations of existing governments and the suffering caused by capitalism. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of socialism's evolution, its relationship with anarchism, and the syndicalist revolt, indicating that this analysis will highlight the necessity of progressive ideals in realizing a more equitable and just society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
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| Subject |
Socialism
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| Subject |
Anarchism
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| Subject |
Syndicalism
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| Subject |
Guild socialism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
690 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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