Chapter La concezione del lavoro in Fichte

Abstract

The following paper tries to show the different aspects of Fichte’s conception of labour. First of all, labour means the activity of appropriation through which man makes the world his own property. It is also a fundamental right of man as a free subject and as a citizen of the State. Finally it is necessary for man’s self-development and education. In this sense, Fichte stresses the importance of multiplying labour’s productivity, in order to free a large amount of time to be dedicated to the intellectual and creative activities of man’s spirit. That implies that all the members of society have to give their contribution to the well-being of their community and that the social wealth has to be equally distributed among all members of the State.