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Oscar Wilde

The Soul of Man under Socialism

61 printed pages
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Impressions

  • Glynn Pasigonshared an impression5 years ago

    First socialism and Bible-
    Christ encourages individualism (not owning a property) well guess what , God has given Canaan for the Jews to own so... you've got to stop Using the scriptures out of context and using a Socialist Christ , God let the people choose their kings and even commanded them to follow authority.
    Second, socialism and authority and influence, does it propose to demolish education then? since it's the primary culprit of setting standards and influence in this world . following the influences of the society, in opinion or on what is good or bad hinders people ... (anyway i dont get this part ,a lot of contrasts )
    And third socialism and competition - In my opinion a world without competition is the most demoralizing situation man will ever face, when goods have no value and initiatives are not given recognition, when people stop working because that is "what man is" without drivers, then instead of what the author believes to be a eutopia, we'll get a dead planet.

  • Learta Mustafashared an impression5 years ago

    loved it :)

  • Michelle Xieshared an impression8 years ago
    💡Learnt A Lot

    I probably just fundamentally disagree with his ideas on a political level but understand and sympathize with his ideas specifically regarding the free expression of art.

Quotes

  • Stephen Owidihas quoted2 years ago
    As for begging, it is safer to beg than to take, but it is finer to take than to beg.
  • Stephen Owidihas quoted2 years ago
    He is at any rate a healthy protest. As for the virtuous poor, one can pity them, of course, but one cannot possibly admire them.
  • Stephen Owidihas quoted2 years ago
    It is immoral to use private property in order to alleviate the horrible evils that result from the institution of private property.

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