What Shall Be Done
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"What Is to Be Done?
" is a utopian socialist novel that significantly influenced Russian revolutionary movements.
The story revolves around Vera Pavlovna, a woman who escapes an oppressive family situation to establish a sewing cooperative based on socialist principles.
Chernyshevsky advocates for rational egoism, arguing that individual self-interest can align with the collective good through enlightened social structures.
The novel promotes radical ideas about gender equality, communal living, and the transformation of society through scientific progress.
Despite its somewhat didactic style, it became an influential text for Russian intellectuals and revolutionaries.
" is a utopian socialist novel that significantly influenced Russian revolutionary movements.
The story revolves around Vera Pavlovna, a woman who escapes an oppressive family situation to establish a sewing cooperative based on socialist principles.
Chernyshevsky advocates for rational egoism, arguing that individual self-interest can align with the collective good through enlightened social structures.
The novel promotes radical ideas about gender equality, communal living, and the transformation of society through scientific progress.
Despite its somewhat didactic style, it became an influential text for Russian intellectuals and revolutionaries.
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