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"The Soul of Man under Socialism" is an 1891 essay by Oscar Wilde in which he expounds a libertarian socialist worldview and a critique of charity. The writing of "The Soul of Man" followed Wilde's conversion to anarchist philosophy, following his reading of the works of Peter... Read Full Overview

In The Soul of Man under Socialism Oscar Wilde expounds on an anarchist world view. Wilde argues that under capitalism the majority of people spoil their lives by an unhealthy and exaggerated altruism-are forced, indeed, so to spoil them: instead of realizing their true talents,... Read Full Overview

"The Soul of Man under Socialism" is an 1891 essay by Oscar Wilde in which he expounds a libertarian socialist worldview and a critique of charity. The writing of "The Soul of Man" followed Wilde's conversion to anarchist philosophy, following his reading of the works of Peter... Read Full Overview

The soul of man under socialism by Oscar Wilde is a fascinating libertarian socialist world-view and a critique of charity. Oscar Wilde is widely accepted as being one of the greatest authors who ever lived. This is an excellent addition to the collection and a masterful piece... Read Full Overview

Oscar Wilde's famous essay on socialism. First published 1891.

En el ensayo de "El alma del hombre bajo el socialismo", Oscar Wilde proclama un individualismo insobornable y libre de todo ego smo, en armon a con sus propuestas de libertad sin coerci n para el hombre y para el artista. Wilde se despacha a placer contra todo y contra todos,... Read Full Overview

"The Soul of Man under Socialism" is an 1891 essay by Oscar Wilde in which he expounds a libertarian socialist worldview and a critique of charity. The writing of "The Soul of Man" followed Wilde's conversion to anarchist philosophy, following his reading of the works of Peter... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

El alma del hombre bajo el socialismo es un ensayo en ingl s de Oscar Wilde publicado en 1891. Expone su particular credo sobre el individualismo, desvelando los ideales de la renovaci n social bajo una nueva forma. Se deben solucionar los problemas sociales que causan el orden... Read Full Overview

In The Soul of Man Wilde argues that, under capitalism, "the majority of people spoil their lives by an unhealthy and exaggerated altruism-are forced, indeed, so to spoil them": instead of realising their true talents, they waste their time solving the social problems caused... Read Full Overview

""The Soul of Man Under Socialism"" is an 1891 essay by Oscar Wilde in which he expounds a libertarian socialist worldview and a critique of charity. The writing of ""The Soul of Man"" followed Wilde's conversion to anarchist philosophy, following his reading of the works of... Read Full Overview

The Soul of Man Under Socialism is a famous and classic poitical science essay by Oscare Wilde that contains this passage: "The chief advantage that would result from the establishment of Socialism is, undoubtedly, the fact that Socialism would relieve us from that sordid necessity... Read Full Overview

Oscar Wilde presents a libertarian socialist view of the economic disparities caused by capitalism, that lead to futile acts of charity instead of definitive solutions. Wilde encourages an overhaul of the structures that allow such inequalities to exist.

The... Read Full Overview