Comte de Saint-Simon

Saint-Simon, Comte de (Claude Henri de Rouvroy; 1760–1825), French philosopher and early socialist. According to his theories, voiced in The New Christianity (1825) and other influential writings, all people would be treated as economic equals—no wealth would be inherited, everyone would work, and compensation would be commensurate with labor. He believed that science could be used to create a fair and harmonious society. Saint-Simon fought on the side of the colonies in the American Revolution.

See also: Socialism.