Abstract
The 19th Century Harmonists practiced a communal socialism in the pursuit of the American capitalist dream, while anticipating the second coming of Christ. To sustain and realize the perfect society, the Harmonists established a tri-spherical model which enabled them to negotiate between the inner communal socialist, external venture capitalist, and an over-arching spiritual millennialism. This study explores these issues.
Presenters
Silvia RodeProfessor, Assistant Dean, Director Center for Communal Studies, College of Liberal Arts, University of Southern Indiana, Indiana, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
Intentional Communities, Sectarianism, Utopian Thought, Sustainability
