The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism
Bertrand Russell
Read by Landon D. C. Elkind
This book records Bertrand Russell's impressions of the new regime after a 1920 visit to Russia following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, including his meetings with Lenin, Trostky, and Gorky. It includes a chapter that was authored by Dora Black, educational theorist and feminist author, and Russell's spouse. This chapter was unfortunately removed in the second edition, which was issued after Dora and Bertrand divorced. This recording is dedicated to my darling wife, Jill. Happy Hanukkah and Happy 2020! - Summary by Landon D. C. Elkind (4 hr 39 min)
Chapters
Preface | 9:17 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
What Is Hoped For From Bolshevism | 14:01 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
General Characteristics | 16:30 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Lenin, Trotsky and Gorky | 13:18 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Art and Education | 41:42 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Communism and the Soviet Constitution | 13:53 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
The Failure of Russian Industry | 18:03 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Daily Life in Moscow | 11:10 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Town and Country | 11:54 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
International Policy | 19:32 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
The Materialistic Theory of History | 13:48 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Deciding Forces in Politics | 9:19 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Bolshevik Criticism of Democracy | 18:15 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Revolution and Dictatorship | 16:50 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Mechanism and the Individual | 12:29 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Why Russian Communism Has Failed | 21:42 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Conditions for the Success of Communism | 18:09 | Read by Landon D. C. Elkind |
Reviews
Peter
In lucid and cogent prose, in this short book Russell explains why power corrupts and why Bolshevism is not the answer to the world’s problems. Even if you disagree with his affirmation of communist principles expounded in the end, an important historical document that foresaw how Russia would turn into Stalin’s Soviet Union. Very clearly read — thanks!
Just what I was looking for.
Caden
I wanted to learn more about Bolshevism so I thought I’d give this a listen. Russel is to the point and very objective. Never did I feel like he was trying to persuade me one way or another. The reader did a great job as well. He was articulate and read at a good pace.
Matthew ferrari
i can't tell if this is a satire ππ its like a woody Allen joke or doctor strange love π€£π€£
Good exploration of the weaknesses of the Bolshevik methods
MicroversalLabs
why old ides sometimes are best
EL UFO