The new state : Group organization the solution of popular government

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The new state : Group organization the solution of popular government

by Mary Parker Follett

EN·~11 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

i

6:23:39

I THE GROUP AND THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY

8:29

II THE GROUP PROCESS: THE COLLECTIVE IDEA

15:08

III THE GROUP PROCESS: THE COLLECTIVE IDEA(CONTINUED)

18:17

IV THE GROUP PROCESS: THE COLLECTIVE FEELING

7:35

V THE GROUP PROCESS: THE COLLECTIVE WILL

19:21

VII THE INDIVIDUAL

15:26

VIII WHO IS THE FREE MAN?

5:58

IX THE NEW INDIVIDUALISM

3:01

X SOCIETY

5:25

Description

In a world teetering on the brink of conflict, the opening of this work argues that the old ways of politics have stalled. It paints a picture of a society where capital and labor clash, where party lines claim the “consent of the governed” without truly reflecting the people’s will. The author contends that the crowd‑based habits of past governments cannot sustain modern life, and that a fresh principle of association is urgently needed.

The proposed solution is “group organization,” a method that gathers citizens into purposeful, non‑partisan collectives. These groups are meant to generate shared ideas, a common purpose, and a collective will that can drive both local neighborhoods and broader national policy. By moving beyond the hollow slogans of traditional democracy, the book invites listeners to imagine a political system where genuine cooperation replaces competition, and where individual responsibility is nurtured within a larger, creative community.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (634K characters)

Release date

2024-06-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mary Parker Follett

Mary Parker Follett

1868–1933

A pioneering thinker in management and democracy, she argued that cooperation, shared power, and constructive conflict could make organizations and communities stronger. Her ideas were far ahead of their time and still shape leadership thinking today.

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