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Open College Podcast
EP #34 | Eight Socialists Define Socialism
Mar 11, 2020
A podcast featuring influential socialist intellectuals like Karl Marx, Henri de Saint-Simon, and Robert Heilbroner. They discuss the motivations, implementation methods, and outcomes of socialism, exploring quotes from various socialists throughout history. The podcast also explores the concept of redistributing resources based on needs and abilities and delves into different definitions and perspectives on socialism. Additionally, it examines the connection between Nietzsche's philosophy and Nazi ideology and discusses the views of Lenin and Mao on socialism. Future episodes will focus on constructing a clear definition of socialism and exploring arguments for and against it.
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- Socialism is defined by various perspectives and methods, including economic equality and collective ownership of production.
- Successful socialist politicians emphasize working collectively, prioritizing the needs of the poor, and central planning for economic development.
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Defining Socialism and Disagreements
Socialism is a broad concept with various definitions and disagreements among socialists themselves. The podcast aims to let socialists define socialism and alleviate pejorative or biased definitions. Eight prominent socialists, including Karl Marx, Simone, Robert Heilbrenner, and Michael Harrington, are quoted to provide insights into the characteristics, motivations, actions, and results of socialism.
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