The theory of the four movements
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The theory of the four movements
（Cambridge texts in the history of political thought）
Cambridge University Press, 1996
- : hard
- : pbk
- Other Title
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Théorie des quatre mouvements et des destinées générales
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Includes bibliographical references (p. xxix-xxx) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This remarkable book, written soon after the French Revolution, has traditionally been considered one of the founding documents in the history of socialism. It introduces the best-known and most extraordinary utopia written in the last two centuries. Charles Fourier was among the first to formulate a right to a minimum standard of life. His radical approach involved a systematic critique of work, marriage and patriarchy, together with a parallel right to a sexual minimum. He also proposed a comprehensive alternative to the Christian religion. Finally, through the medium of a bizarre and extraordinary cosmology, Fourier argued that the poor state of the planet is the result of the evil practices of civilisation. Translated into English, this classic text will be of particular interest to students and scholars of the history of sexuality and feminism, political thought and socialism.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Principal events in Fourier's life
- Brief note on further reading (in English)
- Translator's introduction
- Theory of the four movements and of the general destinies
- 1808 Introduction
- First part
- Second part
- Third part
- Omitted chapter
- Note A
- Advice to the civilised
- 1818 Introduction.
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