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Well, Sam Dolgoff had already done his book so I figured I'd do something different...
I guess it's worth reproducing here a few sentences from the blurb from the hardcover dustjacket, omitted from the paperback edition: "[O]nly one of the texts in this volume has appeared before in an unabridged English translation. ... The three years covered by this anthology represent the only time in his life in which [Bakunin] was able to concentrate on his work and sustain a consistent output of speeches and writings. The texts all date from the period of Bakunin's propaganda on behalf of the First Insternational around 1870. They therefore belong to a period that not only is central to his anarchism, but also marks the height of his influence during his lifetime. ... The editor's introduction traces the development of selected themes in Bakunin's pre-anarchist thought ... [and so] reconstructs Bakunin's concept of the role of the International in the revolutionary movement and provides a new intepretation of his theory and practice of revolutionary organization. The chronology and annotated bibliography make this collection an ideal introduction to Bakunin and a useful reference work for specialists."
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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.
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