Thinker

Henri de Saint-Simon

A precursor of technocracy, Saint-Simon proposed an industrial society governed by scientists, engineers, and producers instead of politicians and aristocrats, influencing later socialism and positivism.

1760–1825
Portrait: Henri de Saint-Simon
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Henri de Saint-Simon positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 43%
Unitary 58%

Representation

Leaning - Autocracy
Democracy 30%
Autocracy 70%

Power

Leaning - Security
Security 61%
Liberty 39%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 23%
Multiculturalism 78%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 30%
Pacifist 70%

Intervention

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

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 69%
Private 31%

Control

Strong - Planning
Planning 79%
Free market 21%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 46%
Globalism 54%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 63%
Religious 38%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 61%
Traditionalist 39%

Technology

Strong - Technology
Technology 73%
Biology 28%

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