Socialism Exposed

"Socialism Exposed" by Joseph Mather is a fiery argument against socialism, focusing on the ideas of Robert Owen. Written in the 1800s, it attacks the core ideas of the socialist movement while playing on concerns about what it could mean for morals and people themselves. The main focus is defending Christian beliefs against what the author sees as the non-religious and materialistic ideas of socialists. Mather strongly disagrees with Owen's views, claiming they weaken people’s sense of responsibility and morality, asserting that Owen's ideas treat people like they are just products of where they grew up in. He argues that people should have the right to make their own choices. Mather also points out that there's not solid proof that Owen's ideas about people are correct and the book mentions an earlier, failed attempt by Owen to implement them. The book aims to protect Christian teachings and warn people about the supposed threats of socialist thinking, highlighting how vital spiritual beliefs are to reaching proper moral grounding.