Want to learn about socialism? Then, why not read about it from literally the smartest guy in the history of the human race? Albert Einstein is a world-famous physicist known for pioneering the field of relativity and quantum mechanics. This article was originally published in the first issue of Monthly Review (May 1949). It was subsequently published in May 1998 to commemorate the first issue of MR's fiftieth year. Original: https://monthlyreview.org/2009/05/01/why-socialism/