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Philosophy

Socialism and the Just Distribution of Resources

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In the 20th century, socialist governments in the Soviet Union and China redistributed land and resources on a scale that lifted millions out of poverty, yet also produced some of history's greatest economic inefficiencies and famines.

Why this is interesting

You may think socialism is about the state owning everything, but at its heart, it's a profound answer to a simple question: How should a society's wealth be divided? And why is that answer so fiercely debated?