Der Sozialismus einst und jetzt : Streitfragen des Sozialismus in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bernstein, Eduard, 1850-1932

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der Sozialismus einst und jetzt" by Eduard Bernstein is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work discusses the historical development and current state of socialism, analyzing various controversies surrounding its principles and their implications. Through a series of lectures, Bernstein aims to clarify the fundamental questions and disputes among socialist thinkers throughout the ages, contributing to a deeper understanding of socialism's evolution. The opening of the text introduces Bernstein's intentions and background for the lectures, given during a time of significant influence for the socialist movement in Germany. He reflects on the various interpretations of socialism and highlights the need to recognize the present state of society while focusing on the historical context that shaped these ideas. The text emphasizes the complexity of socialism as a concept, discussing its origins, philosophical underpinnings, and the diverging viewpoints that have developed among socialist theorists. Bernstein aims to trace the lineage of socialist thought and explore its relevance in contemporary debates, setting the stage for further analysis of socialism's fundamental concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Irma Knoll, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-02-05