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TheoristPolitical theory1847–1922

Georges Sorel

A French theorist, Sorel developed revolutionary syndicalism and the myth of the general strike, exalting direct action and proletarian violence with influence on left and fascist movements.

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Radical left
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1847–1922
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Profile across the 12 axes

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  • Distribution of power

    Strong · Federal
    Federal71.3%
    Unitary28.7%
  • Representation

    Near midpoint
    Democracy46.3%
    Autocracy53.7%
  • Civil liberties

    Leaning · Liberty
    Security38.8%
    Liberty61.2%
  • Cultural integration

    Leaning · Assimilation
    Assimilation62.5%
    Multicultural37.5%
  • Conflict resolution

    Leaning · Military force
    Military force66.3%
    Negotiation33.7%
  • Foreign involvement

    Near midpoint
    Non-Intervention46.3%
    Interventionist53.7%
  • Ownership

    Strong · Public
    Public75%
    Private25%
  • Economic coordination

    Leaning · State direction
    State direction63.7%
    Markets36.3%
  • International trade

    Leaning · Protectionism
    Protectionism68.8%
    Free trade31.2%
  • Religion & state

    Near midpoint
    Secular46.3%
    Religious53.7%
  • Social norms

    Leaning · Traditionalist
    Progressive35%
    Traditionalist65%
  • Technology & precaution

    Near midpoint
    Acceleration53.8%
    Ecologist46.2%

What distinguishes Georges Sorel

Largest median distance

Distribution of power

This position is 35.8 points from the median of the 449 figure profiles in this collection.

Catalog median 36% FederalGeorges Sorel 71% Federal

This is the largest distance from this collection’s median across the twelve axes. The collection is not a survey of public opinion.

Closest to catalog median

Foreign involvement

This position is 2.0 points from this collection’s median.

Catalog median 48% Non-InterventionGeorges Sorel 46% Non-Intervention

This is the smallest median distance across the twelve axes; it does not establish a historical or political consensus.