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Men Versus the Man - Softcover

Robert Rives La Monte

 
9781331323266: Men Versus the Man

Synopsis

This book is a series of letters between a socialist and a Nietzschean individualist. The socialist argues that a social revolution is inevitable due to increasing industrialization, growing productivity, and the widening gap between the purchasing power of workers and the value of goods produced. The individualist counters that the best possible world is one where aristocrats rule over the weak and incompetent, and that a socialistic ideal would lead to a degradation of society. The book explores the tensions between individualism and collectivism, the role of technology in shaping society, and the nature of progress. Ultimately, the book challenges readers to question their own beliefs about the best way to organize society.

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