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The system of labour in civil society falls, according to the nature of its particularity, into different branches. Since what is thus, in itself, alike within particularity comes into existence, as something held in common, within the association, the self-seeking purpose, directed toward its own particular [interest], at the same time grasps and actualizes itself as universal; and the member of civil society is, according to his particular skill, a member of the corporation, whose universal purpose is thereby entirely concrete, and has no wider compass than that which lies in the trade, the particular business and interest, itself.

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    § 251: The association

    Work in society splits into many branches. Bakers, smiths, weavers, printers.

    What links the people of one branch?

    They do the same thing. They have similar worries and interests. When they join together, an association arises.

    What changes through this?

    Each person still pursues his own purpose. But at the same time, he sees a common purpose in it. The selfish purpose becomes a universal one.

    How far does this purpose reach?

    No further than the trade itself. The printers care about printing. Their common purpose is quite concrete.

    Summary: People of the same trade join together in a corporation. In it, their own purpose becomes a common one at the same time. This purpose reaches as far as their trade.

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