Socialism, Revolution and Internationalism

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Socialism, Revolution and Internationalism

by Gabriel Pierre Deville

EN·~1 hours

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Description

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.

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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

2011-04-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Gabriel Pierre Deville

Gabriel Pierre Deville

1854–1940

A sharp early French popularizer of Marx, he helped bring socialist ideas to a wider public through clear, accessible books and journalism. His career later stretched from parliamentary politics to diplomatic posts, giving his life an unusual range.

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