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Socialism versus Liberty - Wes Alexander's Free Thinking Home Page: "Owen believed in the blank slate. For him no human being 'is responsible for his will and his own actions.' Instead 'his whole character-physical, mental and moral, --is formed independently of himself.' This led Owen to conclude that 'it is futile to call individuals to account for their behavior. Instead, society should recognize its power to shape each of its members into a person of high character.' If Owen were allowed to 'scientifically' arrange people, 'There will be no cruelty in man's nature; the animal creation will also become different in character.' The result would be a 'terrestrial paradise�.in which harmony will pervade all that will exist upon earth. '"