02427cam a22003373u 4500 20936 UtSlPG 20260610133501.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HN Rathenau, Walther, 1867-1922 The New Society Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-29 Produced by Markus Brenner, Irma Špehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file made using scans of public domain works at the University of Georgia.) "The New Society" by Walther Rathenau is a philosophical study written in the early 20th century. The work explores economic and social conditions in post-war Germany, examining the realities of socialism and the restructuring of society. Rathenau's insights are not limited to Germany, as he discusses principles relevant to broader societal transformations across multiple nations. The opening of the book establishes the author's credentials, outlining his background in industry and academia, which lends credence to his thoughts on social reform. Rathenau poses provocative questions about the nature of a fully socialized society and critiques existing capitalist structures. He suggests that the true goal of such a society is not merely the equitable distribution of wealth but rather the abolition of class divisions and the fostering of human development. Rathenau introduces the concept that a society should not allow income without labor, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the material and spiritual facets of societal change. Throughout this opening segment, the tone is serious and contemplative, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of the social adjustments required in a post-revolutionary context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Socialism Reconstruction (1914-1939) -- Germany Germany -- Social conditions Windham, Arthur https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20936 62171 62171