Last Exit to Utopia The Survival of Socialism in a Post-Soviet Era

Jean-Francois Revel explores how the Left regrouped after the Soviet system's collapse by retreating to the seemingly unassailable ideal of Utopia. He argues that while socialism in practice was vulnerable to criticism, the utopian vision remains beyond reproach, allowing its champions to continue their boundless rage. Revel critically examines socialist apologists who seek to dismiss or reverse the clear failures of socialist ideology. His insights offer a timely warning as the influence of big government grows.