Arthur Preuss
The Fundamental Fallacy of Socialism: An Exposition of the Question of Landownership is a book written by Arthur Preuss in 1908. The book is an analysis of socialist ideology and its fundamental flaw, which the author argues is the idea of collective ownership of land. Preuss argues that socialism’s concept of land ownership is flawed because it ignores the natural right of private property ownership and the benefits that come with it. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of socialism and its historical development. The second part delves into the concept of land ownership and the various arguments put forth by socialists in favor of collective ownership. The author then critiques these arguments and presents his own views on the subject. In the third part of the book, Preuss argues that private property ownership is essential for human progress and economic development. He also highlights the negative consequences of collective ownership, such as lack of accountability, inefficiency, and the potential for abuse by those in power. Overall, The Fundamental Fallacy of Socialism is a thought-provoking analysis of socialist ideology and its implications for land ownership. The book provides a compelling argument for the importance of private property ownership and its role in promoting individual liberty and economic prosperity.Comprising An Authentic Account Of The Famous McGlynn Case.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
