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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The prophet of social decadence, the theorist of violence and
advocate of the general strike, the critic who stood Marx on his
head, Georges Sorel was one of the foremost writers of this century
to write extensively on the great importance of the moral aspects
of social movements. His reconstruction of socialist ethics
established him as one of the most remarkable critics of Marxist
thought, and his writings in many aspects anticipated contemporary
interpretations. From Georges Sorel, the first of two volumes of
Sorel's work, presents his major contributions to social thought
articles on Marxism, religion, syndicalism, social myths, the
philosophy of history and science, as well as a large and newly
translated segment of "Reflections on Violence." In his
introduction, John Stanley disputes the frequently encountered view
of Sorel as a reactionary or extreme rightist, and emphasizes
Sorel's attempt to provide Western society with a morality based on
labor, struggle, and family life.
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.
The prophet of social decadence, the theorist of violence and
advocate of the general strike, the critic who stood Marx on his
head, Georges Sorel was one of the foremost writers of this century
to write extensively on the great importance of the moral aspects
of social movements. His reconstruction of socialist ethics
established him as one of the most remarkable critics of Marxist
thought, and his writings in many aspects anticipated contemporary
interpretations.
From Georges Sorel, the first of two volumes of Sorel's work,
presents his major contributions to social thought--articles on
Marxism, religion, syndicalism, social myths, the philosophy of
history and science, as well as a large and newly translated
segment of "Reflections on Violence." In his introduction, John
Stanley disputes the frequently encountered view of Sorel as a
reactionary or extreme rightist, and emphasizes Sorel's attempt to
provide Western society with a morality based on labor, struggle,
and family life.
Contents: Editor's Introduction; The Trial of Socrates: The
Greek Oligarchy; The Socialist Future of the Syndicates; The Ethics
of Socialism; Critical Essays on Marxism: Necessity and Fatalism in
Marxism, Is There a Utopia in Marxism, Polemics for the
Interpretation of Marxism; The Illusions of Progress: First
Ideologies of Progress; Reflections on Violence: Letter to Daniel
Halevy, The Proletarian Strike, The Morality of the Producers;
Materials for a Theory of the Proletariat: Introduction, The
Organization of Democracy; The Utility of Pragmatism: On the Origin
of Truth, A Critique of Creative Evolution; A Sorel
Bibliography.
Georges Sorel's Reflections on Violence is one of the most
controversial books of the twentieth century: J. B. Priestley
argued that if one could grasp why a retired civil servant had
written such a book then the modern age could be understood. It
heralded the political turmoil of the decades that were to follow
its publication and provided inspiration for Marxists and Fascists
alike. Developing the ideas of violence, myth and the general
strike, Sorel celebrates the heroic action of the proletariat as a
means of saving the modern world from decadence and of
re-invigorating the capitalist spirit of a timid bourgeoisie. This
edition of Sorel's classic text is accompanied by an editor's
introduction by Jeremy Jennings, a leading scholar of political
thought, both setting the work in its context and explaining its
major themes. A chronology of Sorel's life and a list of further
reading are included.
Georges Sorel's Reflections on Violence (1908) remains a controversial text to this day. It unashamedly advocates the use of violence as a means of putting an end to the corrupt politics of bourgeois democracy and of bringing down capitalism. It is both dangerous and fascinating, of enduring importance and interest to all those concerned about the nature of modern politics. This new student edition of Sorel's classic text is accompanied by notes, chronology, and bibliography, as well as a concise introduction to the context and content of this work.
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