Readers of economic and political theory as well as students of
economic planning will appreciate this classic, now available for
the first time in English. Written eighty years ago, when Sorel
became disillusioned with the official socialism of the German and
French Marxist parties, this new translation presents Sorel's
analysis of the rise and fall of the two great modern ideologies:
socialism and liberal capitalism. At present, when the fate of both
of these ideologies seems in doubt, Sorel's analysis remains
particularly insightful and fresh. Sorel explains why they seem to
have fallen into disrepute just as they succeeded in an almost
total monopoly of power in the advanced industrial countries of the
world.Sorel notes a striking parallel in the historical evolution
of both bodies of thought: productivity was the foremost ideal when
both movements were at their most dynamic and socially effective
stage. On the other hand, they were at their most decadent state
when they no longer separated themselves from politics and embraced
the ideals of social unity. This work is an attack on the
time-honored notion of community solidarity whose Platonic and
Aristotelian versions find their contemporary counterparts in
notions of natural sociability and political obligation. This work
anticipates much of the thinking that lies behind Sorel's famous
Reflections on Violence and clearly expresses the moral basis of
that work, as well as present tendencies in normative and empirical
political thought.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
November 2017 |
| First published: |
1984 |
| Authors: |
Georges Sorel
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
348 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-51466-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Business & Economics >
Economics >
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| LSN: |
1-138-51466-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781138514669 |
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