Ideologies / Eco-Socialist / André Gorz
André Gorz — ink portrait
§ The minds · 1923–2007 · Austria / France · Philosopher

André Gorz

Farewell to the working class

Less work, more life, within ecological limits.

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Governance−52
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Social+60
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The philosopher who founded political ecology in France, arguing for shorter working hours, autonomy and an economy bounded by ecological limits.

social

Existentialist progressive of post-work liberation.

economic

Reduced labour and degrowth over endless production.

governance

Autonomy and self-management against both market and state.

Notable for
  • Pioneer of political ecology
  • 'Farewell to the Working Class'
  • Theory of post-work autonomy
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