Even though Henri did create the idea of industrialism, his major work was Noveau Christianisme (1825). In this work he declared that the world is in crisis, which was predicted by the Old Testament. He wanted to “reduce Christianity to its simple and essential elements ("Henri De Saint-Simon." - New World Encyclopedia).” Saint-Simons “new Christianity” includes a society that practiced the teachings of Jesus to …show more content…
Also, Saint-Simon did not oppose capitalists like Marx did. ("Henri De Saint-Simon | French Social Reformer." Encyclopedia Britannica Online).
He was the socialist who created the idea of industrialism. He propositioned to have society be controlled by the chiefs of industry. His goal was to have society produce goods that were valuable and brought together peace universally. Religiously, he wanted to appoint scientists as priests ("Henri De Saint-Simon." - New World Encyclopedia).
Saint-Simon states that having two classes that contain the socialist and working class to have an efficient economy He has a very different look on the working class than others. He included managers, bankers, scientists, businesspeople as well as manual laborers amongst the working class. Saint-Simon thinks that decision makers in the government need merit. For example, he suggests managers of merit-based organizations and scientists are perfect candidates ("Henri De Saint-Simon | French Social Reformer." Encyclopedia Britannica