Fabianism political doctrine in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century

Abstract

The Fabian Society is socialist organization established in London in 1884. Five years later, the Fabians presented the publication Fabian Essays which contained the key assumptions of political doctrine, called fabianism. The key ideas of fabianism include a collectivist economy, municipalization, the socialist state and the idea of democracy. The Fabians agreed that changes should be gradual and peace, with respect for the law and the presentation of the importance of British tradition in shaping the national community. At the same time the Fabians rejected solutions that promote individualism and capitalism, revolutionary and utopian changes in the social and political system. However, the Fabian doctrine was not found particular interest in political and social life in Europe due to its local and pragmatic character.