02201cam a22003373u 4500 3053 UtSlPG 20260610133107.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HX Morris, William, 1834-1896 Signs of Change Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2002-02-01 How we live and how we might live -- Whigs, democrats, and socialists -- Feudal England -- The hopes of civilization -- The aims of art -- Useful work versus useless toil -- Dawn of a new epoch Transcribed from the 1896 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price "Signs of Change" by William Morris is a collection of seven lectures delivered during the late 19th century. The text addresses various social, political, and economic issues of the time, reflecting Morris's views on the need for profound societal transformation toward a more equitable system, advocating for socialism and critiquing the capitalist framework that governs society. The opening of the work introduces the central theme of revolution versus reform, as Morris argues that true societal progress requires a fundamental change rather than mere superficial adjustments. He delves into the dynamics of class relations, the nature of work, and the existing social order, exploring how fear and hope are pivotal emotions driving people toward or away from change. Through his essayistic style, he engages with notions of oppression, the wastefulness of capitalism, and the necessity for collective action and consciousness among the working class to achieve a harmonious and just society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Socialism Art Socialism -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3053 45125 45125