
audiobook
Translated by ROBERT RIVES LA MONTE
CHICAGO CHARLES H. KERR & COMPANY 1907
PRESS OF JOHN F. HIGGINS CHICAGO
Socialism, Revolution and Internationalism.
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In this thought‑provoking lecture, a seasoned socialist unpacks the three pillars of his era—socialism, revolution, and internationalism—by grounding them firmly in observable reality. He argues that socialism is not a lofty utopia but a logical outgrowth of the material conditions shaping humanity, insisting that ideas must reflect the facts of the economic environment that increasingly defines our lives.
The speaker confronts common criticisms head‑on, explaining why the movement’s reliance on scientific observation does not dismiss the role of ideas, sentiment, or psychology. He illustrates how humanity’s relationship with both the natural world and the tools it creates reshapes society, suggesting that true progress hinges on recognizing this interplay. Listeners will be invited to reconsider familiar debates about ideology and materialism, gaining a clearer sense of why the socialist perspective sees economic forces as the engine of change.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (95K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Adrian Mastronardi, Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Apr 25, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1940
A leading French socialist writer and politician, he helped introduce Karl Marx’s ideas to a wider French audience while also serving in public office and diplomacy. His life bridges radical theory, journalism, and the practical world of government.
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