On the basis of his work each person is fully entitled to…
“On the basis of his work each person is fully entitled to consider himself a part owner of the great workbench at which he is working with everyone else. A way toward that goal could be found by associating labor with the ownership of capital joint ownership of the means of work, sharing by the workers in the management and/or profits of businesses, so-called shareholding by labor, etc.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Workers should share ownership and profits, aligning labor with capital for fairness and dignity.
In simple terms: Workers deserve ownership and profit sharing.
Key Takeaway
Promote joint ownership of enterprises.
Themes
economic justice
labor rights
capitalism
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- employee stock plans
- cooperative businesses
- policy advocacy
- union negotiations
Key Concepts
social ethics
cooperative economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can profit sharing improve workplace morale?
- What barriers exist to cooperative ownership?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be complex and face opposition.