The Soul of Man

an essay by Oscar Wilde in which he expounds a libertarian socialist worldview and a critique of charity.The writing of "The Soul of Man" followed Wilde's conversion to anarchist philosophy

Autor*innen

• Oscar Wilde

Parameter

• Geschichte
• Philosophie
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur
• Wirtschaft

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Exploring a libertarian socialist perspective, Wilde critiques the limitations of charity within a capitalist framework. He argues that excessive altruism distracts from addressing the root causes of poverty, ultimately prolonging societal issues. Wilde emphasizes the importance of reconstructing society to eliminate poverty, viewing true kindness as a means to foster self-understanding and enlightenment. He champions socialism as a path to individualism, advocating for cooperation over competition to enhance personal and artistic development, while challenging societal norms that stifle individuality.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback