sociocracy

social theory

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Sociocracy is a theoretical form of government where society as a whole holds sovereign rights. It can also refer to the application of scientifically determined principles that promote the interests of society. A sociocrat is someone who advocates for sociocracy. The term "sociocratic" describes something related to or characteristic of sociocracy.123

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Lester Frank Ward
…planned, or “telic,” society (“sociocracy”) in which nationally organized education would be the dynamic factor. In his system social scientists, assembled into a legislative advisory academy in Washington, D.C., would occupy much the same role as did the sociologist-priests in the utopian plan of French sociologist Auguste Comte.
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…planned, or “telic,” society (“sociocracy”) in which nationally organized education would be the dynamic factor. In his system social scientists, assembled into a legislative advisory academy in Washington, D.C., would occupy much the same role as did the sociologist-priests in the utopian plan of French sociologist Auguste Comte.
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