Essayist

Randolph Bourne

An American essayist, Bourne sharply criticized militarism and nationalism, coining the idea that war is the health of the state, and championed a cultural cosmopolitanism open to diversity and freedom.

1886–1918
Portrait: Randolph Bourne
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Randolph Bourne 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

Strong - Liberty
Security 15%
Liberty 85%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 14%
Multiculturalism 86%

Diplomacy

Very strong - Pacifist
Militarist 6%
Pacifist 94%

Intervention

Strong - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 80%
Nationalist 20%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 71%
Private 29%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 65%
Free market 35%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 35%
Globalism 65%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 69%
Religious 31%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 69%
Traditionalist 31%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 54%
Biology 46%

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