Shadow Or Substance: Socialism Or Individualism? (1922)

By Wm Preston Hill and William Preston. Hill

Book Overview

Shadow Or Substance: Socialism Or Individualism? (1922) is a book written by William Preston Hill, which explores the fundamental differences between socialism and individualism. The author argues that socialism is a shadow, a mere illusion of a better society, while individualism represents the substance of true freedom and prosperity. Hill provides a comprehensive analysis of the two ideologies, examining their historical roots, philosophical foundations, and practical implications. He shows how socialism relies on the state to control and redistribute wealth, which leads to inefficiency, bureaucracy, and oppression. On the other hand, individualism values personal responsibility, private property, and voluntary exchange, which fosters innovation, competition, and cooperation. Hill also discusses the role of religion, morality, and culture in shaping the social order and the dangers of collectivism, statism, and totalitarianism. Overall, Shadow Or Substance: Socialism Or Individualism? is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about politics, economics, and human nature.A Timely Inquiry Into: The Effect Of Labor-Saving Machinery On Production, The Wages Of Labor, The Distribution Of Wealth, And The Source Of The Labor Fund; Together With A Discussion As To The Sagacity Or Shortsightedness Of The Individualist And Collectivist Points Of View, And The Wrong Or Right Road To Progress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164839829
• ISBN13: 9781164839828
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"