Basic Bakunin

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The Basic Bakunin has works that Bakunin did over a short period of time mostly speaking of the International but after reading this I can see why it is called the Basic Bakunin: all you need to know about Bakunin's views of the State education knowledge work equality democracy freedom etc is contained in this 250 page book.Bakunin is the socialist willing to speak for a truly classless society with full political social and economic equality where freedom is maximized only through these conditions. He believes the State only exists in oppressive societies and reforms within the State will only continue class oppression. Hence his many criticisms of Bourgeois Socialists who he believes aren't true socialists at all. I disagree on a few points Bakunin makes but everything he says is essential for anyone who is into political philosophy or socialism to consider. I especially found Bakunin's views of education and equality interesting as I share many insights with him. He goes a bit into psychology and nature vs. nurture arguments in these viewpoints and also in his viewpoints on patriotism. The editor's introduction gives insights into how Bakunin is different than Marx the words the editor adds in Bakunin's writings make things more clear the notes serve the same purpose and the Glossary of terms at the end are a great bonus. Buy this now.