| Author |
Kautsky, Karl, 1854-1938 |
| Translator |
Jokinen, Wäinö, 1879-1920 |
| Title |
Sosialismin historia
Uudemman sosiaismin edeltäjät. 1. Platonista uudestikastajiin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 22.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Sosialismin historia" by Karl Kautsky is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development and evolution of socialist thought, tracing its roots from ancient philosophies like that of Plato, through early Christian communalism, to the more modern interpretations of socialism. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the key ideas and figures leading up to contemporary socialism. The opening of the work introduces the premise that up to this point, a thorough, scientific history of socialism had not been adequately established. Kautsky, alongside E. Bernstein, outlines the purpose of the book and highlights the significant gap in literature regarding socialism's historical perspectives. The initial sections discuss Plato's ideal state and the concept of communalism found within early Christianity, providing a foundation for understanding the evolution of socialist ideologies. Kautsky critiques previous interpretations of socialism and advocates for a detailed examination of its past to better understand its future trajectory in political movements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
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| Subject |
Socialism -- History
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| Subject |
Socialism -- Philosophy -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57219 |
| Release Date |
May 27, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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