A dissolução do regimen capitalista

by Teixeira Bastos

"A dissolução do regimen capitalista" by Teixeira Bastos is a socialist treatise written during the late 19th century. This book examines the inherent injustices and structural issues within the capitalist system, proposing a critique of its viability and the social consequences it creates, particularly for the working class. The author discusses various examples, including the struggles of workers following industrial disasters and economic crises, to argue that capitalism is in a state of dissolution, giving way to emergent socialist movements. The content of the book navigates through socio-economic challenges faced during Bastos' time, detailing how the capitalist regime leads to the impoverishment and exploitation of workers, especially in the aftermath of industrial catastrophes. He cites specific instances of worker disenfranchisement and societal decay, highlighting the contrast between the flourishing of capitalist wealth and the degradation of the working class's living conditions. Bastos outlines a vision for societal transformation via socialism, driven by the unity and activism of the working class against the injustices of capitalism. His work serves as both a critique of existing structures and a call to action for the proletariat to pursue their rights and dignities through collective organization and reform.