It’s true that socialism has failed everywhere as an economic system. But if its true ends are revolution, class struggle, and the triumph of materialism, it’s too early to label socialism a failure.
The best known utilitarian maxim is - the greatest good, for the greatest number. Remember even by that standard socialism fails.(We could also ask what is the greatest good for the greatest number and if it’s even possible to measure that). Also let me throw a bone to Marx, he may have been a bad guy but I think he really thought that socialism was going to usher in a better world.He was wrong. What’s more disturbing is people who actually see this in practice and still think it’s good.
The best known utilitarian maxim is - the greatest good, for the greatest number. Remember even by that standard socialism fails.(We could also ask what is the greatest good for the greatest number and if it’s even possible to measure that). Also let me throw a bone to Marx, he may have been a bad guy but I think he really thought that socialism was going to usher in a better world.He was wrong. What’s more disturbing is people who actually see this in practice and still think it’s good.
"...I think he really thought that socialism was going to usher in a better world."
I used to think so too. I don't any longer.
I am not through Kengor's book yet, but it is amazing so far. As good as anything I've read in a long, long time.