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The Death of Socialism - The Irrelevance of the Traditional Left and the Call for a Progressive Politics of Universal Humanity (Paperback, New)
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The Death of Socialism - The Irrelevance of the Traditional Left and the Call for a Progressive Politics of Universal Humanity (Paperback, New)
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Loot Price R550
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Socialism and the mindset of the traditional left have outlived
their purpose. A new political philosophy is needed in the cause of
creating a fair and egalitarian society for the peoples of our
planet. This is a startling yet profound book which strikes at the
foundations of established politics in the West. The author's
conclusions are drawn from two directions: an analysis of the
consequences of the transformation of society over the past 60
years in industrialised economies; and personal experiences as an
activist, both locally and nationally, after 14 years within the
Labour party. It is demonstrated that both the Labour party, and
socialism in the wider world, is now counter-productive to its
given purpose: i.e. it hinders rather than promotes the progress of
the less fortunate people in our midst. The left is hampered by two
great faults in its thinking and policy: its idolatrous commitment
to collectivism, poisoning its good intentions; and its blind spot
to the psychological need for the productive business instinct,
described by the author as the missing "gene" of socialism.The
author describes his attempts to modernise the Labour party and
initiate free discussion, followed by the horrific experience of
his public denunciation by an old stalwart "for writing without the
authority of the party leadership. " This led to his resignation in
2008. Modern men and women are dependent on the promotion of a
healthy individualism for personal success -- and certainly in
maintaining a free society. It is shown how political ideas need to
follow in the wake of social and technological progress, and not
vice versa. When ideologies outgrow their purpose society
regresses. The future calls for a new progressive politics of
universal humanity; a repudiation of class conflict which compounds
rather than resolves substantive issues; the syncretising of
political interests of relevance to all humanity; and a return to
the Enlightenment values of a former age. This is a book with a
refreshing insight in brushing away the political cobwebs of the
past.
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