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Elements of Socialism: A Text-Book

By: John Spargo; George Louis Arner | Book details

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and suffering they involved, will not remain idle and become atrophied. They will find their fullest and most joyful expression in the organization of those forces to make the world beautiful and glad and free.
SUMMARY
1. Socialism is essentially idealistic, but modern Socialism bases its ideal upon the logic of evolution, and not upon the merits of any scheme or plan.
2. Socialism upholds the ideals of international solidarity, universal peace and human brotherhood.
3. Socialism aims also at the ending of the class struggle and the establishment of peace within nations.
4. Socialism seeks to establish equality of opportunity, not equality of wealth or ability.
5. It is only with equality of opportunity that true individualism can be developed.

QUESTIONS
1. How does the ideal of modern Socialism differ from the Utopian ideal?
2. In what ways does the Socialist movement make for international peace?
3. What is the basis for the Socialist hope for world peace?
4. Is it true that "Socialists advocate the class struggle"?
5. In what sense does equality form a part of the Socialist ideal?
6. Why is it incorrect to regard Socialism and individualism as antithetical?

LITERATURE

Angel Norman, The Great Illusion.

Kautsky K., The Social Revolution, Part II.

Morris William, and Bax E. B., Socialism, its Growth and Outcome. Chap. XXI.

Spargo John, The Spiritual Significance of Modern Socialism. The Substance of Socialism.

The Fabian Essays.

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