Socialism for Soloists Spelling Out the Social Contract

The idea of socialism is making a comeback, particularly among rising generations. Their interest is likely to prove transitory, however, if socialism ignores their yearning for individual autonomy. Why should "soloists" embrace socialism? In this highly original new book, William Edmundson argues that there are compelling reasons for even the most resolute of individualists to embrace socialism. Political equality is incompatible with private ownership of the means of production - which today incorporates not only the highway system, the currency, and the power grid but also platforms like Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Socialism is therefore essential to protect the basic liberal rights and freedoms that underpin our social contract. This pathbreaking defence of liberal democratic socialism will be essential reading not only for all on the left, but also for students and scholars of liberalism, libertarianism, and the social contract.

ISBN:	9781509541836
Publisher:	Polity Press
Imprint:	Polity Press
Published date:	02 Jul 2021
DEWEY:	335
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	158
Weight:	214g
Height:	227mm
Width:	215mm
Spine width:	17mm

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