The Soul of Man Under Socialism
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (553 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 142503957X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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However nice it would be to realize ones fullness the freedom Interesting point of view however his ideas are overly naive and do not account fully enough for human nature. However nice it would be to realize ones fullness the freedom to develop this under socialism seems dubious at best.Well written with some helpful insights.. Different M. Gyurik The average work about socialism talks about such dry topics as economics and politics. This essay doesn't do any of that. It goes into art, and even pseudo-psychology (one could say). It covers a broad variety of topics in a short amount of pages. I agree with almost everything said in this book. It's definitely worth reading and will really make you think.. Trenchant Defense of Individual Rights Dr. Laurence Raw Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Oscar Wilde's polemic is the way in which it summarizes many of the themes explored in his better-known fictional work. In THE SOUL OF MAN UNDER SOCIALISM he calls for the creation of a socialist state in which class-differences simply do not exist: everyone has the chance to pursue their own dreams in a completely free environment. In such a world social pressures are no longer relevant; because everyone is equal, they no longer envy one another, a
His belief that socialism propagates individuality and freedom is asserted here. In this work, Wilde focuses on the utopian side of socialism. The work presents an ideal situation that may or may not come true but is exceedingly inspiring!
An eminent Irish playwright, novelist and poet, Wilde belonged to the late Victorian Era. Known for his role in Aesthetic and Decadent movements and his barbed wit, he was imprisoned on account of gross indecency for writing on taboo subjects.
Known for his role in Aesthetic and Decadent movements and his barbed wit, he was imprisoned on account of gross indecency for writing on taboo subjects. About the Author An eminent Irish playwright, novelist and poet, Wilde belonged to the late Victorian Era.