The Constitution of Socialism. A World without Capital

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Published Sep 2025

Tim Platenkamp

To revive the fortunes of socialism, the articulation of a credible and attractive alternative is absolutely essential. Offering an original synthesis of socialism and republicanism, The Constitution of Socialism discusses how society can move beyond capitalism. It outlines an institutional and political framework for a socialist future, in which collective decision-making about the use and allocation of resources directly responds to social interests. Through institutional design, this study explores the feasibility criteria of post-capitalism and sketches the contours and features of a viable model of socialism.

Biographical Note

Tim Platenkamp obtained his master’s degree from the University of Amsterdam in 2020, specializing in political theory. He is currently employed as a trade unionist.

Readership

This book is particularly relevant for students and scholars interested in the political theory of civic republicanism and the political economy of socialism.

Table of Contents

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