The Origins Of Socialism
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A landmark work in the history of political thought, The Origins of Socialism traces the intellectual and social roots of socialist ideology from its earliest manifestations in Enlightenment thought through the revolutionary movements of the nineteenth century. George Lichtheim argues with scholarly precision that socialism was not a sudden rupture with the past but rather a coherent response to the contradictions of industrial capitalism and liberal political economy. The work chronicles the contributions of key thinkers and movements — from the utopian visions of Saint-Simon and Owen to the more systematic critiques of Marx and Engels — situating each within its broader historical and philosophical context. Written in a tone that is both rigorous and accessible, it presents a nuanced account of how competing strands of socialist thought diverged and evolved across national boundaries. Essential reading for students of political theory, intellectual history, and the history of the left, this authoritative study remains one of the most comprehensive and analytically sharp treatments of its subject.
Author: George Lichtheim
Format: Paperback
Published: 1969, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in the history of political thought, The Origins of Socialism traces the intellectual and social roots of socialist ideology from its earliest manifestations in Enlightenment thought through the revolutionary movements of the nineteenth century. George Lichtheim argues with scholarly precision that socialism was not a sudden rupture with the past but rather a coherent response to the contradictions of industrial capitalism and liberal political economy. The work chronicles the contributions of key thinkers and movements — from the utopian visions of Saint-Simon and Owen to the more systematic critiques of Marx and Engels — situating each within its broader historical and philosophical context. Written in a tone that is both rigorous and accessible, it presents a nuanced account of how competing strands of socialist thought diverged and evolved across national boundaries. Essential reading for students of political theory, intellectual history, and the history of the left, this authoritative study remains one of the most comprehensive and analytically sharp treatments of its subject.