The New Society by Walther Rathenau
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"The New Society" by Walther Rathenau is a philosophical study written in the early 20th century. The work explores economic and social conditions in post-war Germany, examining the realities of socialism and the restructuring of society. Rathenau's insights are not limited to Germany, as he discusses principles relevant to broader societal transformations across multiple nations. The opening of the book establishes the author's credentials, outlining his background in industry and academia, which
lends credence to his thoughts on social reform. Rathenau poses provocative questions about the nature of a fully socialized society and critiques existing capitalist structures. He suggests that the true goal of such a society is not merely the equitable distribution of wealth but rather the abolition of class divisions and the fostering of human development. Rathenau introduces the concept that a society should not allow income without labor, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the material and spiritual facets of societal change. Throughout this opening segment, the tone is serious and contemplative, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of the social adjustments required in a post-revolutionary context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rathenau, Walther, 1867-1922 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Windham, Arthur |
| Title | The New Society |
| Credits |
Produced by Markus Brenner, Irma pehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file made using scans of public domain works at the University of Georgia.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Subject | Reconstruction (1914-1939) -- Germany |
| Subject | Germany -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20936 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20936-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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