02184cam a22003253u 4500 11739 UtSlPG 20260610133259.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 HX Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 Individualisme en socialisme Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualisme_en_Socialisme Release date is 2004-03-01 Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Frank van Drogen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Individualisme en socialisme" by Oscar Wilde is a philosophical essay likely written during the late 19th century, which discusses the interplay between individuality and social structures. Wilde explores the potential of socialism not merely as an economic model but as a means to enhance individual expression and development within society, challenging the notion that socialism inherently limits personal freedom. The opening of the text introduces Wilde's argument that true individualism can only flourish in a society that eliminates oppressive structures of ownership and necessity that dictate how people live. He critiques the current state of material wealth and poverty, emphasizing that genuine progress comes from creating conditions that allow for self-expression and personal growth. Highlighting historical figures and artists, Wilde asserts that social reforms should empower individuals rather than impose conformity, suggesting that socialism can actually liberate the individual from socioeconomic chains, thus enabling a more profound personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Socialism Boutens, P. C., 1870-1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11739 53185 53185