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Reading Series Rewind: Eugene Debs and Hal Draper

Left Reckoning

CHAPTER

The Role of Intellectuals in Socialism

This chapter critically examines the involvement of intellectuals in socialist movements and the potential emergence of new elites disconnected from the working class. It discusses the dichotomy between top-down and grassroots approaches to socialism, highlighting the challenges faced by labor movements and calls for direct worker representation. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing struggle for genuine socialism and the importance of practical action in advancing worker rights and political consciousness.

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