Socialism, Revolution and Internationalism

"Socialism, Revolution and Internationalism" by Gabriel Pierre Deville is a lecture originally delivered in Paris in the early 1890s, later published in a printed format. This book serves as a theoretical exploration of the interconnected concepts of socialism, revolution, and internationalism, addressing how they arise from the changing economic environments of society. It seeks to clarify misconceptions about socialism and articulates the importance of the economic context in driving social change. In this work, Deville presents a robust argument that socialism emanates from the conditions of the economic environment rather than merely being an abstract ideology. He discusses the division of society into classes—the capitalists and the working class—as a consequence of economic conditions, describing how this class distinction is ultimately an oppressive structure. The text explores the mechanisms of labor systems, such as wage labor, and emphasizes the need for international solidarity among workers against exploitation. Deville argues that true liberation and equality can only be achieved through the collective ownership of the means of production, enabling the working class not only to survive but thrive in a system devoid of class conflict. His conclusions assert that socialism is an inevitable evolution of society toward greater fairness and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Gabriel Pierre Deville was a French socialist theoretician, politician and diplomat. He was a follower of the Guesdist movement in the 1880s, and did much to raise awareness of Karl Marx's theories of the weaknesses of capitalism through his books and articles. Later, without abandoning his beliefs, he became more pragmatic and was twice a deputy in the National Assembly. After leaving office he accepted various diplomatic positions.