Russell, Bertrand
The Proposed Roads to Freedom: A Philosophy of Socialism, Anarchism, and Syndicalism as Man's Perfect Government and Society
- ISBN 13:
- 9780359033621
- author:
- Russell, Bertrand
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 92
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Bertrand Russell's The Proposed Roads to Freedom explores a society where anarcho-communism and worker syndicalism come together in a perfect government and society. The philosopher examines the history of socialist-communist and syndicalist thought, proposing a 'guild socialism' where workers are organized into different groupings and specialisms.
Russell believes that the socialist system is the closest to perfection, but acknowledges that it would not be entirely flawless. He attributes many of the theory's problems to being solvable over time, suggesting that a fine-tuning of the technical implementation of socialist economics would iron out the system's inefficiencies.
This thought-provoking treatise offers a unique perspective on socialism, anarchism, and syndicalism, inviting readers to consider the potential of a more equal and efficient society.
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