Theory of the Gesellschaft. In the Gesellschaft type of relationship, a large number of individuals live in close proximity without exhibiting any of the characteristics of Gemeinschaft . There is no common will. Everyone looks after his own personal interests and does not wish to contribute anything to the community. Any expression of interest in others is regarded with suspicion.
Personal property is separate and distinct, and there is no common property.
Therefore, this gives the object value. An object does not have to be practically useful in order to be considered of value. The worth of an object is estimated by the amount of labor which is required for its production. The result is that every individual in the Gesellschaft works and produces certain objects or services which he offers to other individuals in exchange for their products. At first glance, they all seem to work for each other and for the welfare of the Gesellschaft in general.