Writer

G. K. Chesterton

A British writer, Chesterton popularized distributism, defending the wide distribution of property and small-scale production against monopoly capitalism and state socialism, with strong Christian inspiration.

1874–1936
Portrait: G. K. Chesterton
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Profile across the 12 axes

How G. K. Chesterton positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Federal
Federal 74%
Unitary 26%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 80%
Autocracy 20%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 36%
Liberty 64%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 70%
Multiculturalism 30%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 35%
Pacifist 65%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 69%
Nationalist 31%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 61%
Private 39%

Control

Balanced
Planning 49%
Free market 51%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism
Protectionism 76%
Globalism 24%

Religion

Very strong - Religious
Irreligious 9%
Religious 91%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 19%
Traditionalist 81%

Technology

Strong - Biology
Technology 26%
Biology 74%

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