Bernard Shaw

Socialism And Superior Brains

A Reply To Mr. Mallock (1912)

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Produktbeschreibung

Socialism and Superior Brains: A Reply to Mr. Mallock is a book written by the renowned Irish playwright and political activist, George Bernard Shaw. It was first published in 1912, and it is a response to a book by William Hurrell Mallock titled ""Aristocracy and Evolution."" In his book, Mallock argued that socialism would lead to the downfall of civilization because it would eliminate the incentive for the most intelligent and capable individuals to strive for success. He believed that the natural order of society was for the most superior individuals to rise to the top and govern the rest.Shaw, however, disagreed with Mallock's arguments and used this book to respond to them. He argued that socialism would actually provide a more equal and fair society, where everyone would have an opportunity to succeed based on their abilities rather than their social status. He also criticized Mallock's belief in the superiority of the aristocracy, arguing that intelligence and capability were not limited to a particular class or social group.Throughout the book, Shaw uses his sharp wit and humor to make his arguments, and he also provides examples from history and contemporary society to support his points. He also addresses the criticisms that have been leveled against socialism, such as the idea that it would lead to laziness and lack of motivation. Overall, Socialism and Superior Brains is a thought-provoking and engaging book that provides a compelling defense of socialism and challenges the assumptions of those who believe in the superiority of the aristocracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 108g
• ISBN-13: 9781437027518
• ISBN-10: 1437027512
• Artikelnr.: 25520978

Autorenporträt

George Bernard Shaw was an Irish literary genius, he earned his name as prestigious dramatist, literary critic, socialist and political spokesman. He was born on 26 July 1856 Dublin, Ireland, youngest child of a middle class family. His father George Carr Shaw was a civil servant and a failed business man and his mother Lucinda Elizabeth Gurley Shaw was a singer. Due to his father's alcoholism family suffered a lot, his mother left the home with his sister and went London. Shaw studied at Wesleyan Connextional School, Dublin's Central Model School and Dublin English Scientific and Commercial Day School. Due to poverty he first worked as a junior clerk, at the 15 years of age. In 1876, he visited London and lived with his mother and sister. He chose journalism and writing as his career. Through his comical and humorous plays, he mostly wrote on existing social issues and exploitation of the working middle class that he faced himself. He wrote 60 plays based on social themes. In 1925, for his work Pygmalion he got Nobel Prize for literature later for it's film adaptation he received Oscar Award. His notable world-class Pygmalion, Man and Superman, Major Barbara, Candida, Arms and The Man, Saint Joan, Caesar and Cleopatra etc. At the age of 94, on 2 November 1950, George Bernard Shaw died.