Cmodern Communism
Modern Communism is a play written by George Bernard Shaw that explores the political and social implications of communist ideology. The story follows a group of characters who are trying to establish a utopian society based on communal ownership and equal distribution of resources. Throughout the play, Shaw critiques capitalism and argues for the benefits of collectivism.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1903 · Genre: Political Philosophy, Sociology, Religious Critique · 476 words
First lines
Now let us see what modern experience and modern sociology has to say to the teaching of Jesus as summarized here. First, get rid of your property by throwing it into the common stock. One can hear the Pharisees of Jerusalem and Chorazin and Bethsaida saying, "My good fellow, if you were to divide up the wealth of Judea equally today, before the end of the year you would have rich and poor, poverty and affluence, just as you have today; for there will always be the idle and the industrious, the thrifty and the wasteful, the drunken and the sober; and, as you yourself have very justly observed, the poor we shall have always with us."
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Philosophy, Sociology, Religious Critique, Economic Theory, Satire
- Length: 476 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Political Philosophy — The text discusses the distribution of wealth and critiques modern capitalism, aligning with themes of political philosophy.
- Sociology — The work examines modern sociology and societal structures, particularly in relation to wealth distribution.
- Religious Critique — The text references and critiques religious teachings, particularly those of Jesus, in the context of modern society.
- Economic Theory — The discussion of communism, capitalism, and joint stock systems relates to economic theory.
Tags
communism · political theory · socialism · class struggle · revolution · economic systems · utopia · Marxism · critique of capitalism · social justice · ideology · historical context