Single Idea 23053

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 8. Socialism]

Full Idea

It is the one great and universal interest of the human race to be cordially united, and to aid each other to the full extent of their capacities.

Gist of Idea

The great interest of the human race is cordial unity and unlimited mutual aid

Source

Robert Owen (works [1830]), quoted by John H. Muirhead - The Service of the State IV

Book Reference

Muirhead,John H.: 'The Service of the State: T.H. Green' [John Murray 2021], p.91


A Reaction

[Inscribed on his tomb in Newport, Shropshire] In the middle of the early industrial revolution, Owen worked hard for the rights of the people who worked in his factory.