Understanding Fabianism: Theory and Practice
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https://doi.org/10.53983/ijmds.v11n07.004Keywords:
Fabianism, Sidney Webb, George Bernard Shaw, British SocialismAbstract
Emerging as a distinct strand of socialist ideology, Fabianism represents an adaptive reinterpretation of socialist principles tailored to modern societal conditions. During the late 19th century, England witnessed a proliferation of socialist movements driven by several transformative developments: the expansion of voting rights to industrial workers, the economic downturn of the 1870s, the growing influence of Marxist theory following the translation of Marx's works, and mounting critiques of laissez-faire economics by prominent British scholars. These converging factors stimulated the formation of numerous organizations dedicated to advancing socialist ideals, among which the Fabian Society distinguished itself by advocating for the gradual and inevitable implementation of socialist reforms. This analysis seeks to explore the fundamental tenets and implications of Fabian socialist thought within this historical context.
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