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Où va le monde?

By Walther Rathenau
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The author offers philosophical reflections on reorganizing postwar society, diagnosing mechanized capitalism's waste, class divisions, and organizational failings. He contrasts blind hierarchical organization with unchecked individualism and argues for a new balance of economic coordination, moral purpose, and collective will. The text is structured around three paths—economy, morality, and will—and combines critique of market-driven production with proposals for planned organization to prevent waste and artificial needs, alongside an insistence on ethical and political resolve to rebuild social solidarity. Practical remedies avoid strict doctrinal allegiance while seeking to harness technical progress for human ends and to reconcile individual initiative with communal responsibility.

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Walther Rathenau

Walther Rathenau was a prominent German industrialist, politician, and writer active in the early 20th century. Known for his influential ideas on society and economics, he contributed significantly to discussions surrounding post-World War I Germany. His notable works include "The New Society," where he explores the transformation of social structures in the wake of war. Rathenau was also involved in the reparations debate, as evidenced by his speeches compiled in "Cannes und Genua: Vier Reden zum Reparationsproblem." His writings reflect a deep engagement with the challenges of modernity and the future direction of society.

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