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_aSpargo, John, _d1876-1966 |
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_aThe Common Sense of Socialism : _bA Series of Letters Addressed to Jonathan Edwards, of Pittsburg |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-01-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Common Sense of Socialism" by John Spargo is a political treatise written in the early 20th century. This work is comprised of a series of letters addressing a character named Jonathan Edwards, in which Spargo aims to elucidate the principles of socialism and respond to common criticisms and misconceptions about the movement. The book presents a critical examination of social injustices and economic disparities, particularly focusing on the plight of the working class in America and the moral implications of wealth distribution. At the start of the text, Spargo introduces Jonathan, who expresses curiosity and confusion regarding socialist ideas after reading various opinions and listening to speakers. He praises Jonathan's earnestness for seeking understanding over blind acceptance. The opening portion outlines the dire state of working Americans, emphasizing the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, and inviting readers to recognize the failures of the current capitalist system. Spargo presents various statistics and anecdotal evidence to bolster his arguments while condemning the socioeconomic structures that perpetuate inequality, urging his correspondent—and the readers—to engage thoughtfully with the topic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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