The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism · Character
Plato
Ancient philosopher cited in discussions of political theory.
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First appearance: I: The Materialistic Theory of History
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His Republic is used as a parallel to the Bolshevik regime, with the Communist Party likened to the guardians.
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With Kamenev (social): Kamenev referenced Plato as a classical philosopher, but their connection is purely intellectual and distant. In General Characteristics: His Republic is used as a parallel to the Bolshevik…
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