The Guild State: Its Principles and Possibilities (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
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Print on Demand. This book presents a powerful argument for reviving the Guild system, a social and economic model that flourished during the Middle Ages. The author argues that the modern, centralized system of government, driven by political ambitions and bureaucratic hierarchies, has failed to deliver true democracy or societal well-being. Instead, the author advocates for a return to the decentralized, self-governing structure of the Guilds, where citizens are organized primarily by their trades and professions, rather than by geographical location. The book delves into the historical basis of the Guild system, tracing its origins and its role in shaping the social and economic landscapes of past civilizations. It explores the key principles of the Guild system, such as organization by function, self-management, and local autonomy, contrasting these principles with the prevailing centralized structures of modern society. The author masterfully demonstrates how the Guild system could serve as a foundation for a more equitable and prosperous future, by enabling communities to manage their own affairs with greater effectiveness, and fostering a more just and humane social order. This book offers a compelling vision for a more balanced and sustainable future, grounded in the wisdom of the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- The Guild State: Its Principles and Possibilities (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- G. R. Stirling Taylor
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1440050236
- ISBN 13
- 9781440050237
- Seller catalogs
- Political Theory and History
Rethinking governance from the shop floor up, this work argues for a guild-based state that centers human needs, craft knowledge, and practical honesty over grand political theory.
Exploring the idea that democracy works best when those who actually work in a trade help shape its rules, the text examines how local guilds might manage industries with less friction and more accountability. It contrasts familiar parliamentary systems with a model where candidates are judged by their daily performance and real expertise, not by eloquence or party slogans. The book also dives into the challenges of balancing local autonomy with national coherence, and it sketches how a voluntary, non-coercive framework could guide important trades from mining to building.
- How a guild candidate earns support through actual work and proven skill, not mere promises.
- Why intimate knowledge of voters and candidates matters for trustworthy governance.
- Differences between coercive central rule and voluntary, advise-only national assemblies.
- Practical examples like building trades, illustrating local distinctiveness within a national system.
Ideal for readers curious about alternative structures for economy, labor, and democracy, this edition offers a clear view of a different path toward social organization.
Ideal for readers of political theory, labor history, and reform-minded thinkers seeking concrete, craft-centered governance ideas.
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