TY - ABST T1 - "The Man Machine; or, the Pupil of 'Circumstances'" Y1 - 1826 A1 - [James Kirke] [Paulding] (1778-1860) ED - Author of John Bull in America [pseud.] KW - Male author KW - US author AB -

Dystopia attacking Robert Owen (1771-1858) citing his New View of Society (1813). A cotton mill run on what are described as Owen's principles is designed to treat the "Man Machine", including children, in such a way as to produce the greatest profits for the proprietor. Equality was the rule, and care was provided for children and seniors. Life was machine-like with everyone working long hours and eating and sleeping on schedule. But "human nature" manifested itself in pride and envy. The story then traces other failed attempts to apply Owen's principles. The stories told by the second and third wise men of Gotham, "The Perfection of Reason" (143-233) and "The Perfection of Science" (235-324), present other failed attempts at human betterment.

JF - The Merry Tales of the Three Wise Men of Gotham PB - G. and C. Carvill CY - New York U3 -

Ed. by the Author of John Bull in America [pseud.]

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L, PSt, W1,2015

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