Socialisme ou Barbarie

"Socialisme ou Barbarie" (Socialism or Barbarism) was a political slogan and movement founded in France after World War II, emphasizing the need for a socialist alternative to capitalism. It aimed to critique bureaucratic socialism and capitalism, arguing that without a revolutionary, democratic direction towards socialism, society might regress into barbarism—characterized by authoritarianism and social chaos. The group involved intellectuals and workers who sought to explore and promote radical leftist ideas, advocating for workers' control and genuine social democracy, stressing the importance of grassroots movements in challenging existing power structures.