E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
St. Si’monism.
The social and political system of St. Simon. He proposed the institution of a European parliament, to arbitrate in all matters affecting Europe, and the establishment of a social hierarchy based on capacity and labour. He was led to his “social system” by the apparition of Charlemagne, which appeared to him one night in the Luxembourg, where he was suffering a temporary imprisonment. (1760–1825.)
For other saints, see the names.
