Word choice - What's the phrase to describe the idea that relative positions in society are meaningless?

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I'm trying to describe the idea that relative positions in society are meaningless.

So far I've come up with counterculturalism, societal positional nihilism, a 'beatnik'.

I'm sure there is something more concise.

Yes, it's egalitarianism and it's one of the core concepts from Enlightenment philosophy behind the founding of the US, so I don't think the terms you've come up with quite fit. Unless Thomas Jefferson and his ilk are beatniks. Hmm, Would that make George Washington Dobie Gillis?
When you say "meaningless" what exactly are you trying to convey?

ipso · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-08 21:35:37Z

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"egalitarian" should do the trick.

answered Jan 8 '12 at 21:35

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Hellion · Answer 2 · 2012-01-09 03:31:49Z

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You could also be looking for a classless society, i.e. one where there are no distinctions of relative position.

answered Jan 9 '12 at 3:31

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