“From the development of the welfare state in America to the communist revolutions of the East and the fascist uprisings throughout Europe; nearly every inch of the globe witnessed an ideological revolution, each advancing the government’s role in a nation’s society and economy – for better or worse.”
Through the analysis of three collectivist uprisings (The Paris Commune, Revolutionary Catalonia, and the Communes of Venezuela), this article seeks to learn more about the revolutionary objectives and ideas of socialist anarchism.
Through the examination of three general Progressive aims (greater democracy, less inequality, and increased living conditions), this article addresses the modern applicability of early twentieth century reforms; specifically focusing on what they sought to address, as well as their lasting impact on American politics.
This article briefly explores Max Weber’s famous work ‘The Protestant Work Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’ (1905), which describes the immense influence of rationalized religious beliefs (specifically those which arose from the Protestant Reformation) in creating the social conditions necessary for modern capitalism to develop.
