The Soul of Man under Socialism
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 1997-08-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #1017 |
Description
"The Soul of Man under Socialism" by Oscar Wilde is an essay published in 1891. Wilde presents a libertarian socialist vision that challenges conventional charity and capitalism. He argues that poverty prevents people from realizing their true potential and that well-meaning altruism only prolongs suffering by addressing symptoms rather than causes. Wilde advocates for a socialist society that abolishes private property, freeing individuals from material concerns to pursue creative self-development and artistic expression. He envisions socialism as a path to true individualism, not authoritarian control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)