Anarchism and Other Essays by Emma Goldman

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Author Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
Contributor Havel, Hippolyte, 1871-1950
Title Anarchism and Other Essays
Note Includes biographic sketch by Hippolyte Havel.
Contents Biographic Sketch ­ Preface -- Anarchism: What It Really Stands For -- Minorities Versus Majorities -- The Psychology of Political Violence -- Prisons: A Social Crime and Failure -- Patriotism: A Menace to Liberty -- Francisco Ferrer and The Modern School -- The Hypocrisy of Puritanism -- The Traffic in Women -- Woman Suffrage -- The Tragedy of Woman's Emancipation -- Marriage and Love -- The Drama: A Powerful Disseminator of Radical Thought.
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Summary "Anarchism and Other Essays" by Emma Goldman is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century that explores anarchist philosophy and its implications for society. The work is marked by Goldman's passionate advocacy for social justice and individual freedom, addressing a range of topics including government, property, and the struggles of women, the working class, and various social movements. At the start of the collection, Goldman addresses the misconceptions and oppositions surrounding anarchism, arguing for its validity as a philosophy rooted in the liberation of the human spirit. The opening emphasizes her personal experiences with oppression in her formative years, highlighting her journey from a Jewish girl in Russia to a passionate advocate in America. Goldman reveals the injustices faced by the marginalized, setting the stage for a broader critique of systemic issues such as economic exploitation and government control that permeate society. Her reflections serve as a foundation for the revolutionary ideas she seeks to promote throughout the essays, solidifying her position as a significant figure in the anarchist movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Subject Feminism
Subject Women -- Social and moral questions
Subject Anarchism
Category Text
EBook-No. 2162
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Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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