Individualisme en socialisme by Oscar Wilde
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"Individualisme en socialisme" by Oscar Wilde is a philosophical essay likely written during the late 19th century, which discusses the interplay between individuality and social structures. Wilde explores the potential of socialism not merely as an economic model but as a means to enhance individual expression and development within society, challenging the notion that socialism inherently limits personal freedom. The opening of the text introduces Wilde's argument that true individualism can only
flourish in a society that eliminates oppressive structures of ownership and necessity that dictate how people live. He critiques the current state of material wealth and poverty, emphasizing that genuine progress comes from creating conditions that allow for self-expression and personal growth. Highlighting historical figures and artists, Wilde asserts that social reforms should empower individuals rather than impose conformity, suggesting that socialism can actually liberate the individual from socioeconomic chains, thus enabling a more profound personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943 |
| Title | Individualisme en socialisme |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualisme_en_Socialisme |
| Credits |
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Frank van Drogen and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11739 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11739-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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