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The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism

Gelesen von Landon D. C. Elkind

(4,74 Sterne; 25 Bewertungen)

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

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What Is Hoped For From Bolshevism

14:01

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General Characteristics

16:30

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Lenin, Trotsky and Gorky

13:18

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Art and Education

41:42

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Communism and the Soviet Constitution

13:53

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The Failure of Russian Industry

18:03

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Daily Life in Moscow

11:10

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Town and Country

11:54

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International Policy

19:32

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The Materialistic Theory of History

13:48

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Deciding Forces in Politics

9:19

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Bolshevik Criticism of Democracy

18:15

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Revolution and Dictatorship

16:50

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Mechanism and the Individual

12:29

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Why Russian Communism Has Failed

21:42

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Conditions for the Success of Communism

18:09

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Bewertungen

(5 Sterne)

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 Even if you disagree with his affirmation of communist principles expounded in the end, an important historical document that foresaw how Russia would turn into Stalin’s Soviet Union.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.

(5 Sterne)

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.

(5 Sterne)

i can't tell if this is a satire 😂😂 its like a woody Allen joke or doctor strange love 🤣🤣

Good exploration of the weaknesses of the Bolshevik methods

(4 Sterne)

why old ides sometimes are best

(5 Sterne)