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Karl Marx, August Bebel, Elisabeth Selbert, Willy Brandt, and Paul Tillich are among the remarkable figures who shaped social democracy in Germany. Their life stories, thoughts, and actions illuminate the core principles of this movement. Key concepts such as the mainstream party, the theory of surplus value, codetermination, and the fundamental values of freedom, justice, and solidarity are intricately linked to the individuals who developed and advocated for them. This work presents 49 influential thinkers of social democracy, exploring their impact on their time and the relevance of their ideas today. It offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of the history of social democratic thought and the movement itself. Through these portraits, readers gain insight into how these figures influenced their era and the impulses they provide for contemporary society. This exploration not only highlights the evolution of social democratic ideas but also emphasizes their significance in current discussions and practices.
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Thinkers of social democracy, Christian Krell
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Thinkers of social democracy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christian Krell
- Publisher
- Dietz
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN10
- 3801204820
- ISBN13
- 9783801204822
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies
- Description
- Karl Marx, August Bebel, Elisabeth Selbert, Willy Brandt, and Paul Tillich are among the remarkable figures who shaped social democracy in Germany. Their life stories, thoughts, and actions illuminate the core principles of this movement. Key concepts such as the mainstream party, the theory of surplus value, codetermination, and the fundamental values of freedom, justice, and solidarity are intricately linked to the individuals who developed and advocated for them. This work presents 49 influential thinkers of social democracy, exploring their impact on their time and the relevance of their ideas today. It offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of the history of social democratic thought and the movement itself. Through these portraits, readers gain insight into how these figures influenced their era and the impulses they provide for contemporary society. This exploration not only highlights the evolution of social democratic ideas but also emphasizes their significance in current discussions and practices.