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Owenism

American  
[oh-uh-niz-uhm] / ˈoʊ əˌnɪz əm /

noun

  1. the socialistic philosophy of Robert Owen.


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Origin of Owenism

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; Owen + -ism

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Instead, the lasting influence of Owenism was in workers organization, with the Owenites helping to organize a number of influential early trade unions, culminating in the London Working Men’s Association in 1836.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2020

And that is the reason why, since the dying-out of Owenism, there has been no Socialism in England. 

From The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844 with a Preface written in 1892 by Kelley, Florence

Certainly, in the hands of the latter, Owenism, under its new name of Secularism, lost none of its power. 

From The Religious Life of London by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

I have preached or lectured ten times in the last eight days, and finished my season in criticism on Owenism to-night.

From The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell by Campbell, Theophila Carlile

As Owenism advanced, the argument took a more distinct form.

From The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) James Mill by Stephen, Leslie, Sir

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