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Robert Owen, born 250 years ago, tried to use his wealth to perfect humanity in a radically equal society

  • Written by Richard Gunderman, Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
Robert Owen, born 250 years ago, tried to use his wealth to perfect humanity in a radically equal societyThe utopian community modeled on the industrialist's principles lasted only two years.Corbis Historical/Getty Images

Do you have a work schedule that leaves you with enough time off the clock to rest up and handle your other responsibilities?

If so, you might owe something to Robert Owen, a wealthy industrialist who was born in Wales on May 14, 1771....

Portrait of a wealthy, well-dressed man with well-coifed hair in the 19th century

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