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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

Thus our theory harmonizes Owenism with Fourierism, and regards them both as working toward the same end in American history.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

Fourierism was introduced into this country by Albert Brisbane and Horace Greeley in 1842, and then commenced another great national movement similar to that of Owenism, but far more universal and enthusiastic.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

The disasters of Owenism and Fourierism have not been in vain; the successes of the Shakers and Rappites have not been set before us for nothing.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

This we have already been doing, in studying Owenism.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

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