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PhilosopherPolitical theory1923–2007

André Gorz

An Austro-French philosopher, Gorz was a pioneer of political ecology and post-Marxism, criticizing productivism and wage labor and defending shorter working hours and basic income in a freer society.

Closest spectrum
Left
Associated ideology
Eco-Socialism
Closest personality
Arne Næss
Portrait of André Gorz
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Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Federal
    Federal73%
    Unitary28%
  • Representation

    Very strong · Democracy
    Democracy89%
    Autocracy11%
  • Power

    Strong · Liberty
    Security20%
    Liberty80%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation14%
    Multiculturalism86%
  • Diplomacy

    Very strong · Pacifist
    Militarist11%
    Pacifist89%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist83%
    Nationalist18%
  • Economy

    Strong · Public
    Public85%
    Private15%
  • Control

    Strong · Planning
    Planning78%
    Free market23%
  • Trade

    Leaning · Protectionism
    Protectionism66%
    Globalism34%
  • Religion

    Strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious81%
    Religious19%
  • Morality

    Strong · Progressive
    Progressive81%
    Traditionalist19%
  • Technology

    Strong · Biology
    Technology23%
    Biology78%

What sets André Gorz apart

Most unusual position

Morality

André Gorz leans further toward progressive than 96% of the 416 personalities in the catalog.

Personality median 40André Gorz 81

Of all the axes, Morality is where André Gorz stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Trade

On Trade, André Gorz sits close to the catalog median.

Personality median 52André Gorz 66

Here they share common ground with most personalities.