Doctrine & Theology

Practical Christian Socialism

Practical Christian socialism: a conversational exposition of the true system of human society; in three parts, viz: I. Fundamental principles. II. Constitutional polity. III. Superiority to other systems

The theory of Hopedale, at more than six hundred pages: a 'conversational exposition of the true system of human society,' working through religion, government, property, marriage, education, and industry as they would be ordered under practical Christianity. Cast as dialogues between an expositor and his questioners, it is the fullest blueprint any American communitarian experiment ever published — utopian socialism argued from the Sermon on the Mount rather than from Fourier.

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AuthorBallou, Adin, 1803-1890
Published1854
PublisherHopedale [Mass.] : The author; New York, Fowlers and Wells
SubjectsSocialism, Christian; Social sciences
OCLC3338131 on WorldCat
SectionDoctrine & Theology