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'''Robert Owen''' (May, 14th 1771-1858) was a [[Welsh]] [[philosopher]] who was one of the leading supporters of the idea of "Utopian Socialism" lead by Charles Fourier. He founded the ideal community of [[New Lanark]], [[Lanarkshire]], [[Scotland]]. | '''Robert Owen''' (May, 14th 1771-1858) was a [[Welsh]] [[philosopher]] who was one of the leading supporters of the idea of "Utopian Socialism" lead by Charles Fourier. He founded the ideal community of [[New Lanark]], [[Lanarkshire]], [[Scotland]]. | ||
| − | He also introduced better working conditions to his [[cotton | + | He also introduced better working conditions to his [[cotton mill]]s in Scotland and supported the [[trade union]] movement in [[Britain]].<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:23, November 17, 2007
Robert Owen (May, 14th 1771-1858) was a Welsh philosopher who was one of the leading supporters of the idea of "Utopian Socialism" lead by Charles Fourier. He founded the ideal community of New Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
He also introduced better working conditions to his cotton mills in Scotland and supported the trade union movement in Britain.[1]
References
- ↑ The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989
