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Most early organicists developed this theory, best exemplified in Lucius Duinsha's "''Contra the Social Contractors''" (1768), based on the {{wp|Book of Genesis}}, citing that Adam and Eve were created together. While many humanists and liberals rejected the organicist conception of human relationships as "scriptural, that is, based on superstition", a "second wave" of thinkers were bolstered by the advent of {{wp|Evolution|evolution}} and scientific approaches to the development of human relations. These thinkers, called "scientific organicists", argued that man's participation in society is not only ordained by God but "reflected by plain science...as observed by the relations of pack animals as in men" (Rebin, 1882). | Most early organicists developed this theory, best exemplified in Lucius Duinsha's "''Contra the Social Contractors''" (1768), based on the {{wp|Book of Genesis}}, citing that Adam and Eve were created together. While many humanists and liberals rejected the organicist conception of human relationships as "scriptural, that is, based on superstition", a "second wave" of thinkers were bolstered by the advent of {{wp|Evolution|evolution}} and scientific approaches to the development of human relations. These thinkers, called "scientific organicists", argued that man's participation in society is not only ordained by God but "reflected by plain science...as observed by the relations of pack animals as in men" (Rebin, 1882). | ||
Organicists get their name from the application of their theory on the origin of the State, saying that States and societies develop "''organically''" with each other throughout history. Organicism exists contrary to most other ideology, particularly orthodox {{wp|socialism}} and liberalism, which argue that certain constructions of the State utilize power structures which are contrary to human nature. From the organic origin of the State, organicists espouse what's called the principle of limited applicability. When used in practice, this view allows for a flexible and pragmatic approach to constructing political positions. Most major organic philosophers adopt positions which view {{wp|revolution}} as generally abhorrent as they "disrupt institutions developed over time with respect to social conditions, time and place" (Rebin). The organicist position, both historically and theoretically, has been towards gradual reforms. | Organicists get their name from the application of their theory on the origin of the State, saying that States and societies develop "''organically''" with each other throughout history. Organicism exists contrary to most other ideology, particularly orthodox {{wp|socialism}} and liberalism, which argue that certain constructions of the State utilize power structures which are contrary to human nature. From the organic origin of the State, organicists espouse what's called the principle of limited applicability. When used in practice, this view allows for a flexible and pragmatic approach to constructing political positions. Most major organic philosophers adopt positions which view {{wp|revolution}} as generally abhorrent as they "disrupt institutions developed over time with respect to social conditions, time and place" (Rebin). The organicist position, both historically and theoretically, has been towards gradual reforms. | ||
Organicists reject a plain application of {{wp|divine right}} with respect to governance, since organic philosophy dictates that society does not originate or center on a single point but rather exists as a whole. Many organicists in places like [[Urcea]], however, do argue that society and social governance ''as a whole'' receives a form of divine sanction and that, given {{wp|Romans_13#Political_meaning_and_use|scriptural views on the matter}}, believe that authority is generally sanctioned by the divine even if not given specific right to any one individual or group to rule. | |||
====Widespread social participation and democratic principles==== | ====Widespread social participation and democratic principles==== | ||
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====Religion as the practice of the whole==== | ====Religion as the practice of the whole==== | ||
Organicists believe {{wp|organized religion}} to be the central cultural element of society, both from what they call the "objective perspective" - in the sense that religion is ''true'' - and from the "subjective perspective" - that it is a unifying element which calls believers together in solidarity and has been since the dawn of man. Most organicists note, from the "subjective perspective", that the practice of religion orders individuals towards the common good due to the teaching of most - but not all - organized religions (the issue of [[Arzalism]] has long vexed Organic philosophers). Most Organic philosophers largely focus on the subjective benefit of religion, since the objective perspective is viewed as more appropriate to {{wp|Theology|theologians}}. Central to the subjective benefit is the principle of "religion is the practice of the whole", creating increased social buy-in across society. | Organicists believe {{wp|organized religion}} to be the central cultural element of society, both from what they call the "objective perspective" - in the sense that religion is ''true'' - and from the "subjective perspective" - that it is a unifying element which calls believers together in solidarity and has been since the dawn of man. Most organicists note, from the "subjective perspective", that the practice of religion orders individuals towards the common good due to the teaching of most - but not all - organized religions (the issue of [[Orthodox Arzalism]] has long vexed Organic philosophers). Most Organic philosophers largely focus on the subjective benefit of religion, since the objective perspective is viewed as more appropriate to {{wp|Theology|theologians}}. Central to the subjective benefit is the principle of "religion is the practice of the whole", creating increased social buy-in across society. | ||
In the subjective perspective, organicists believe that "religion is the practice of the whole" in two senses. In the first sense, organicists believe societies and nations work best when the religion is uniformly held as possible. While not a key principle, nearly all major organic philosophers have discouraged the use of coercion and instead believe the best approach is to encourage religious uniformity by means of public policy. The second sense in which the term is meant is that religion should include as broad a portion of the population as possible in active practice. Historically, this position put organic philosophers against the practice of the [[Catholic Church]] during the {{wp|Early Modern Period}}, opposing the investiture of bishops and priests based on hereditary privilege and supporting widespread mass attendance. | In the subjective perspective, organicists believe that "religion is the practice of the whole" in two senses. In the first sense, organicists believe societies and nations work best when the religion is uniformly held as possible. While not a key principle, nearly all major organic philosophers have discouraged the use of coercion and instead believe the best approach is to encourage religious uniformity by means of public policy. The second sense in which the term is meant is that religion should include as broad a portion of the population as possible in active practice. Historically, this position put organic philosophers against the practice of the [[Catholic Church]] during the {{wp|Early Modern Period}}, opposing the investiture of bishops and priests based on hereditary privilege and supporting widespread mass attendance. | ||
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