Socialism: A Necessity

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Identifier: JML.MS1133.Thomas.1912
Barcode: JML.MS1133.Thomas.1912
Title: Socialism: A Necessity
Description: Text of a lecture to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. The paper, "Socialism: A Necessity," by ex-Senator A. F. Thomas, discusses the urgency of adopting socialism to address societal and governmental inefficiencies. Thomas critiques the laissez-faire approach, advocates for government intervention in monopolies, and emphasizes the importance of cooperative principles for social progress. He also addresses the limitations of individualism and the necessity of socialism for equitable wealth distribution.
Date: 13 December 1912
Creator: Thomas, Alsen Franklin
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Thomas, Alsen Franklin; Socialism -- history; Economics -- wealth distribution; Economics -- social justice
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Thomas, Alsen Franklin; George M. Jones Library Association