Reflections on the Failure of Socialism

Max Eastman

Max Eastman during the time from the Bolshevik Revolution through the early 1950s was one of the most famous political writers in America, known also for such literary works as The Enjoyment of Laughter. He began as a radical and, surprising though it may seem to us today, he first looked upon Lenin with favor. How was this possible? He was, and remained throughout his life, a devotee of the scientific method, and he saw Lenin as engaged in a great social experiment. After a long struggle, he saw the error of his ways. Lenin was a dogmatist guilty of great crimes, and socialism was a recipe for disaster. He devoted many years to combating the system he had once foolishly favored, and Reflections on the Failure of Socialism is the record of his insightful assault on socialism and his defense of the free market.

This insightful book was made available by a donation from Randall Dollahan and Kathleen Lacey.

 

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The Devon-Adair Company, New York, 1955

The Mises Institute dedicates this volume to all of its generous Supporters, and wishes to thank these, in particular: Randall Dollahon and Kathleen Lacey

Originally published in 1955 by Devin-Adair.

Reprinted 2020 with permission of the Max Eastman Estate. Material in this book is not to be reprinted without permission.

ISBN: 978-1-61016-721-5
ePub: 978-1-61016-724-6