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Socialism for Soloists by William Edmundson 2021 Hardcover-image

Socialism for Soloists by William Edmundson 2021 Hardcover

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Synopsis: 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. Format: Hardcover Language: English Publisher: Polity Press Reviews: "This accessible introduction to the philosophy and practicality of market socialism is a must-read for anyone interested in building a more just and more free society." Matt Bruenig, People's Policy Project "In this splendid new book, William Edmundson develops the social contract tradition to show how only a socialist society enables individuals to flourish. He makes such a clear and compelling case for socialism that no liberal who is truly committed to individual freedom, equality, and reciprocity can possibly resist." Lea Ypi, London School of Economics Table Of Content: Acknowledgements Introduction. What Is This Thing Called "Socialism"? Part One: Getting to Principles of Justice Chapter 1. The Social Contract Chapter 2. Why Economic Inequality? Chapter 3. How Much Economic Inequality? Chapter 4. How Much Political Equality? Summary of Part One Part Two: Getting Justice Done Chapter 5. Why Worry about "the Means of Production"? Chapter 6. Getting Real about Political Equality Chapter 7. The Productivity Club Chapter 8. Managing Public Assets Conclusion. Summarizing the Soloist Case for Socialism Afterword Item Width: 5.6 in LCCN: 2020-046519 Topic: General, Political ISBN-13: 9781509541829 Book Title: Socialism for Soloists Item Length: 8.6 in Author: William Edmundson Item Weight: 11.2 Oz ISBN-10: 1509541829 Genre: Political Science, Philosophy gtin13: 9781509541829 Intended Audience: Trade Item Height: 0.7 in LC Classification Number: HX73.E33 2021 Number of Pages: 158 Pages Publication Year: 2021 Dewey Decimal: 335 brand: Polity Press Dewey Edition: 23

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Socialism for Soloists : Spelling Out the Social Contract, Hardcover by Edmundson, William A., ISBN 1509541829, ISBN-13 9781509541829, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US 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, Fac, 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.

  1. Edmundson’s *Socialism for Soloists* offers a fresh take on balancing collectivism with personal freedom, making socialism appealing even to fiercely independent thinkers. The book breaks down the social contract in a way that’s smart, engaging, and surprisingly relevant. Great condition, arrived quickly—highly recommend for anyone curious about modern socialist philosophy without sacrificing individualism. A thought-provoking read!

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