# Georges Sorel — Roads to Freedom character guide

> Georges Sorel in Roads to Freedom by Bertrand Russell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sorel

**First appearance:** 0007-iii-the-syndicalist-revolt

## Who they are

Syndicalist theorist whose ideas on violence and myth are examined.

## In the story

### [Roads to Freedom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roads_to_freedom_se/chapters/roads-to-freedom)

Mentioned in connection with revolutionary syndicalism and the use of myth to inspire working-class action.

### [Marx and Socialist Doctrine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roads_to_freedom_se/chapters/i-marx-and-socialist-doctrine)

Syndicalist critic of Marx; emphasized the class war and critiqued Marx's economic theories and goals.

### [The Syndicalist Revolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roads_to_freedom_se/chapters/iii-the-syndicalist-revolt)

Referenced indirectly through the discussion of Syndicalist ideas and the general strike.

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