Money the Midwife of Scientific Communism
Money the Midwife of Scientific Communism is a book written by George Bernard Shaw in which he argues that capitalism has failed and that communism is the only viable alternative. He believes that money is the root cause of all social problems and that it must be abolished in order to create a truly egalitarian society. The book was published in 1934 and remains an important work of political philosophy.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1932 · Genre: Political Philosophy, Economics, Social Commentary · 581 words
First lines
It may be asked here by some simple-minded reader why we should not resort to crude Communism as the disciples were told to do. This would be quite practicable in a village where production was limited to the supply of the primitive wants which nature imposes on all human beings alike. We know that people need bread and boots without waiting for them to come and ask for these things and offer to pay for them. But when civilization advances to the point at which articles are produced that no man absolutely needs and that only some men fancy or can use, it is necessary that individuals should be able to have things made to their order and at their own cost.
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Money the Midwife of Scientific Communism is listed on Textopian as a play by George Bernard Shaw, dated 1932 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Philosophy, Economics, Social Commentary, Utopian Literature, Philosophical Literature
- Length: 581 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Political Philosophy — The text discusses the practicalities and implications of communism and economic systems, focusing on the role of money in society.
- Economics — The work explores economic concepts such as supply, demand, and the distribution of resources, particularly in the context of communism.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal structures and norms, particularly in relation to wealth distribution and communal living.
- Utopian Literature — The text imagines a future where communism is more widely adopted and explores the potential benefits and challenges of such a society.
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money · scientific communism · political theory · economics · socialism · capitalism · philosophy · class struggle · Marxism · wealth distribution · economic systems · social change