FAQ About George Orwell
What were George Orwell's views on socialism and capitalism?
George Orwell was a critic of both unfettered capitalism and oppressive socialist states. He identified himself as a democratic socialist, advocating for equitable distribution of resources and power. Orwell opposed the concentration of power in the hands of a few and critiqued both capitalism's increase of inequality and the tyrannical tendencies of totalitarian socialism. His experiences, particularly in the Spanish Civil War, shaped his belief in democratic socialism while maintaining skepticism towards any form of ideology that could suppress individual freedoms.
