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Transforming the Economy : Saint-Simon and his Influence on Mazzini

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  • Riccardo Faucci

    (University of Pisa - Department of Economics)

  • Antonella Rancan

    (University of Molise - Department of Economics and Business)

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In this paper the main topics of Saint-Simon’s thought are reviewed, with special attention to his conception of social classes and hierarchies, his notion of capitalist leadership, and his foreseeing of the future fabric of society. In Italy, however, rather than the master’s thought, it was his disciples’ ideas that became widespread throughout the Risorgimento years. In particular, Giuseppe Mazzini rejected the materialistic foundation of Saint-Simonism, but accepted its critique of classical political economy, which Mazzini identified with selfishness and excessive competition. A parallel critique of utilitarianism is part of Mazzini’s thought.

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  • Riccardo Faucci & Antonella Rancan, 2009. "Transforming the Economy : Saint-Simon and his Influence on Mazzini," History of Economic Ideas, Fabrizio Serra Editore, Pisa - Roma, vol. 17(2), pages 79-105.
    • Handle: RePEc:hid:journl:v:17:y:2009:2:5:p:79-105
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    1. Michel Bellet & Adrien Lutz, 2018. "Piero Sraffa and the project to publish Saint-Simon’s works," Working Papers 1840, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique Lyon St-Étienne (GATE Lyon St-Étienne), Université de Lyon.
    2. Michel Bellet & Adrien Lutz, 2018. "Piero Sraffa and the project to publish Saint-Simon's works," Working Papers halshs-01973864, HAL.

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