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100	1		_aGoldman, Emma, _d1869-1940
245	1	4	_aThe place of the individual in society
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-08-16
508			_aFritz Ohrenschall, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Place of the Individual in Society" by Emma Goldman is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work examines the intricate dynamics between the individual, society, and the state, engaging with themes of individuality, authority, and freedom. Goldman critiques existing political systems, arguing that true civilization is rooted in the liberation of the individual rather than in adherence to oppressive state structures. In this book, Goldman asserts that the state historically serves to suppress individuality and perpetuate economic and political inequalities. She emphasizes that real progress and cultural development stem from the individual’s struggle against the constraints imposed by societal authorities. The text explores the tension between conformity and individuality, discussing how state power seeks to regiment and control human life while advocating for a society where individuals are free to express themselves and pursue their aspirations. Ultimately, Goldman proposes a vision of anarchism where society exists to serve the individual, promoting mutual aid and cooperation rather than authoritarian control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cChicago: Free Society Forum, 1940
653			_aIndividualism
653			_aAnarchism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71418
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