In this collection, twelve philosophers, historians, and political philosophers-scholars with a diverse set of disciplinary and political leanings-assess aspects of socialism in light of its recent reversals. Some of the essays consider what made the socialist project seem compelling to its advocates, examining the moral and political values that made socialism appealing to intellectuals. Others evaluate whether there are aspects of socialism that ought to be preserved, such as its quest for equality and community. Some essays examine whether free-market systems need to be further modified in response to ongoing socialist critiques. Several others argue for the continuing validity of socialism in its social democratic incarnation, suggesting ways in which socialism may still have a productive future. Still others condemn the socialist project as inherently misguided in theory, while also portraying 'really existing socialism' as cataclysmic in practice.
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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9780521534987
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96054188
Product Key Features
Book Title
After Socialism: Volume 20, Part 1
Author
Jeffrey Paul, Ellen Frankel Paul, Fred D. Miller, Jr
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Popular Philosophy, Politics
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
326 Pages
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Item Height
229mm
Item Width
153mm
Item Weight
454g
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Title_Author
Jeffrey Paul, Ellen Frankel Paul, Fred D. Miller, Jr