Saint-Simonism

Saint-Simonism was a social and political movement in 19th-century France founded by Claude Henri de Saint-Simon. It emphasized that society should be organized based on scientific principles, with industrialists, engineers, and scientists leading in cooperation, replacing aristocrats and traditional elites. The movement promoted social equality, progress through technological advancement, and the idea that society's resources should be used for the common good. Saint-Simonists believed that a Rational and merit-based social order could improve living conditions, reduce conflicts, and create a more just and progressive society. The movement influenced later socialist and reformist ideas.