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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" | + | '''Robert Owen''' (May, 14th 1771-1858) was a [[Welsh]] [[philosopher]] who was one of the leading supporters of the idea of "Utopian Socialism" led by [[Charles Fourier]]. He founded the ideal community of [[New Lanark]], [[Lanarkshire]], [[Scotland]]. |
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> | 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> | ||
Revision as of 18:40, February 6, 2010
Robert Owen (May, 14th 1771-1858) was a Welsh philosopher who was one of the leading supporters of the idea of "Utopian Socialism" led 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
