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The Condition of Labour: An Open Letter to Pope Leo XIII
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LaborGeneral ChristianityGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781025569888
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Condition of Labour is a profound and influential open letter written by the American political economist Henry George to Pope Leo XIII. Prompted by the 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, George provides a spirited defense of his economic principles, specifically the Single Tax on land values, within a framework of moral and spiritual justice. The work serves as a critical bridge between economic theory and social ethics, addressing the growing disparity between the wealthy and the working classes during the industrial era.
In this treatise, George articulates the belief that the Earth is a common heritage and that the private appropriation of land rent is the root cause of poverty and industrial distress. By appealing directly to the leader of the Catholic Church, he frames the struggle for labor rights not merely as a matter of policy, but as a fundamental requirement of Christian charity and natural law. The Condition of Labour remains a landmark text for those interested in Georgism, social reform, and the intersection of religious doctrine and economic policy. It offers a compelling vision of a society where the rights of the individual and the needs of the community are reconciled through equitable land distribution and the dignity of labor.
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