Socialism: its theoretical basis and practical application. Authorized translation of the 8th German ed., with special reference to the condition of socialism in the United States. Rev. and enl. by Victor F. Gettelmann.
Contributors: Gettelmann, Victor F.
Edition: [3rd American ed.] / rev. and enl. by Victor F. Gettelmann, S. J., [from the] 8th German ed / with special reference to the condition of socialism in the United States.
Publisher: Benziger
Published: 1904
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Table of contents: title: Approved translation of the 8th German edition, with extra material on the condition of socialism in the United States (title page and preface).; title: CONTENTS.; title: Author's Preface 3; title: Preface to the Third American Edition 7; title: CHAPTER I.; title: NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALISM.; title: Sec I. Nature of Socialism. Its Relation to Communism 13; title: Sec II. Development of Socialism 21; title: I. Socialism of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages 21; title: II. The Pioneers of Modern Socialism 22; title: III. The Chief Founder of Modern Socialism, Karl Marx 31; title: A. Historical Sketch 31; title: B. The Scientific Basis of the Marxian System 34; title: I. The Marxian Method 36; title: II. The Contents of the Marxian System: Historical Materialism 39; title: III. Aims and Conclusions 45; title: 1. Value , 46; title: 2. Surplus-value 46; title: 3. Transformation of Surplus-value into Capital; the Accumulation of Capital and the Industrial Reserve Army 48; title: 4. Amount of Surplus-value; its Relation to Profit 50; title: 5. The End of the Capitalist Method of Production 53; title: 6. Future Society according to Marxian Ideals 54; title: IV. The Present State of Socialism 56; title: I. Socialism in Germany 56; title: A. The Gotha Programme 59; title: B. The Erfurt Programme $1; title: Opposition between the Orthodox Marxists and the Revisionists 67; title: I. Socialism in the United States 79; title: A. Historical Sketch 79; title: B. Present State of the Socialist Parties 87; title: II. Socialism in Other Countries 105; title: 1. France 105; title: 2. Austria 109; title: 3. Belgium 113; title: 4. England 114; title: 5. Switzerland 115; title: 6. Italy 116; title: 7. Denmark 117; title: 8. Sweden 117; title: 9. Spain 118; title: 10. Holland 118; title: 11. Australia 118; title: CHAPTER II.; title: EXAMINATION OF THE PRINCIPAL BASIS OF SOCIALISM: THE MATERIALISTIC CONCEPTION OF HISTORY.; title: Sec. I. The Materialistic Conception of History as a General Theory 120; title: I. Materialistic Monism 121; title: II. The Constant Process of Evolution 123; title: III. Evolution and Economics 128; title: IV. Evolution and Class Distinctions 137; title: Sec. II. Application op the Material Conception of History as the Basis of Socialism 140; title: I. Marx's Theory of Value and Surplus-value 143; title: II. Concentration of Industries 158; title: III. Concentration of Capital. Theory of Pauperization 169; title: IV. Theory of Collapse and Crisis 178; title: V. Industrial Reserve Army 179; title: CHAPTER III.; title: THE OTHER FUNDAMENTAL TENETS OF SOCIALISM.; title: Sec I. Equal Rights of All Men 184; title: Sec II. The Iron Law of Wages 195; title: Sec III. Undue Emphasis of Industrial Life 201; title: Sec IV. Socialism and Religion 304; title: I. Principal Tenets of Socialism Incompatible with Religion 204; title: II. Socialism Explicitly Hostile to Religion 210; title: A. Testimonies of German Socialists 210; title: B. Testimonies of Socialists outside Germany 218; title: C. Testimonies of American Socialists 220; title: Sec V. The Root of Socialism. Relationship of Socialism to Liberalism 223; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: SOCIALISM IMPRACTICABLE.; title: Sec I. State of the Question 233; title: I. Socialistic Evasions 233; title: II. Main Features of the Socialist Commonwealth 244; title: III. Question at Issue More Accurately Determined 256; title: Sec II. The Organization of Labor.; title: I. Socialization of Productive Goods 260; title: II. Mode of Determining the Social Demand 263; title: III. Division of the Labor Forces 274; title: IV. Distribution of Labor. Vocations 280; title: V. Some Unsatisfactory Solutions 284; title: VI. Refutation of an Objection 293; title: VII. Impossibility of the Social Organization of Labor 296; title: Sec III. Profit and Progress in Socialism 299; title: I.Socialistic Dreams 299; title: II. Industry and Economy in Socialism 301; title: III. Progress in the Socialistic State 307; title: IV. Arts and Sciences in Socialism. 311; title: V. Liberty of the Press in Socialism 314; title: Sec. IV. The Division of Produce 316; title: I. Number of Persons as a Standard 319; title: II. Labor-time as a Standard 321; title: III. The Labor Performed as a Standard 396; title: IV. Diligence as a Standard 331; title: V. The Wants of Individuals as a Standard 332; title: Sec V. Overpopulation. International Character of Socialism 333; title: I. The Question of Overpopulation 333; title: II. Socialism Essentially International 337; title: Sec VI. The Family in the Socialistic State 340; title: I Marriage in the Socialistic State 340; title: II. Education and Instruction 348; title: Sec. VII. Some Objections Answered 351; title: II. Communism in Religious Orders 351; title: II. Modern Industrial Organizations 353; title: III. The Modern Military System 357; title: IV. Stock Companies 358; title: Conclusion 360; title: Encyclical Letter of Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIII. on the Condition of Labor 369; title: Encyclical Letter of Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIII. on Christian Democracy 405; title: Alphabetical Index 421