The Intellectuals and Socialism is a book written by Friedrich A. Hayek in 1949 that explores the relationship between intellectuals and socialism. The book argues that intellectuals have a tendency to be attracted to socialist ideals because of their desire to plan and control society. Hayek argues that this attraction is misguided and that socialism ultimately leads to totalitarianism and the loss of individual freedom.Hayek provides a historical analysis of the rise of socialism and the role that intellectuals played in ...
Read More
The Intellectuals and Socialism is a book written by Friedrich A. Hayek in 1949 that explores the relationship between intellectuals and socialism. The book argues that intellectuals have a tendency to be attracted to socialist ideals because of their desire to plan and control society. Hayek argues that this attraction is misguided and that socialism ultimately leads to totalitarianism and the loss of individual freedom.Hayek provides a historical analysis of the rise of socialism and the role that intellectuals played in promoting it. He argues that intellectuals have a disproportionate influence on society and that their ideas can have far-reaching consequences. The book also explores the psychological motivations of intellectuals and why they are drawn to socialist ideas.The Intellectuals and Socialism is a seminal work in the field of political philosophy and has had a significant impact on the debate over socialism and individual freedom. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between intellectuals and political ideology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Intellectuals And Socialism (1949) to cart. $37.78, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of The Intellectuals and Socialism (1949) to cart. $53.20, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of The Intellectuals and Socialism (1949) to cart. $86.24, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
