A Vital Question : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437005844 : 1437005845 : 18 Aug 2008 : A Vital Question: Or What Is To Be Done? is a book written by Nikolai G. Tchernuishevsky and first published in 1886. The book is a political and philosophical treatise that explores the question of what should be done to improve the lives of the Russian people. Tchernuishevsky argues that the key to achieving this goal is through social and economic reform, including the establishment of a socialist system of government. He also discusses the importance of education, particularly for women, and the need for a strong, unified national identity. The book was highly influential in its time and played a significant role in the development of Russian revolutionary thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our