The Socialism of William Morris Brought Ecology and Class Struggle Together
William Morris condemned the dehumanizing impact of industrial capitalism on workers and raised an early alarm about the threat it posed to the natural world. His vision of ecological socialism is a vital resource for today’s political movements.
William Morris, British socialist, craftsman, and poet. (Universal History Archive / Getty Images)
William Morris is renowned today for his work as an artist and designer. But he was also one of Britain’s greatest socialist thinkers. Morris combined his opposition to capitalism with a deep understanding of environmental questions that was rare in his own time.
This is an edited transcript from Jacobin Radio’s Long Reads podcast. You can listen to the interview here.
The Education of William Morris
Daniel Finn
Many people will perhaps be familiar with William Morris primarily as an artist and a designer who still has a very high reputation. But he was also deeply engaged with the world of politics. How did Morris define himself politically?
Matthew Beaumont
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