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“Man is the creature of circumstances.”

Quote by Robert Owen

Book:Report of the Discussion: Between Robert Owen, Esq., and the Rev. Wm. Legg, B.A., which Took Place in the Town Hall, Reading, March 5 & 6, 1839, on Mr. Owen's New Views of Society

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Report of the Discussion: Between Robert Owen, Esq., and the Rev. Wm. Legg, B.A., which Took Place in the Town Hall, Reading, March 5 & 6, 1839, on Mr. Owen's New Views of Society

The volume captures the dialogue between Robert Owen, a prominent social reformer, and the Rev. Wm. Legg, as they discuss Owen's innovative perspectives on societal organization. The discussion occurred at the Town Hall in Reading on the 5th and 6th of March, 1839. The text offers insights into Owen's vision for a reformed society and the reactions of his contemporary interlocutor. more

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Robert Owen (May 14, 1771 - November 17, 1858) was a prominent British social activist known for his contributions to the welfare of the working class and his ideas on socialism. He is often referred to as the 'Father of the Modern Working Class'. more

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