Anarchism and Socialism
Georgii Valentinovich Plekhanov
Translator Eleanor Marx-Aveling
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
Georgii Plekhanov's 'Anarchism and Socialism', translated by Eleanor Marx Aveling, is an essential work of Marxist theory that dismantles the romanticized notion of anarchism as a progressive and advanced system. The author exposes the reactionary nature of anarchism, revealing its class bias, empty philosophies, and utopian program. Plekhanov illustrates how anarchism is the opposite of scientific socialism or communism and instead aims to establish an individualistic society, which only perpetuates capitalist ideals. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the fundamental differences between anarchism and socialism.