Fourier 'The Theory of the Four Movements' [Paperback]

An English translation of important text in the history of socialism.Among the first to formulate a right to a minimum standard of life, Fourier's radical approach involved a systematic critique of work, marriage and patriarchy, with a parallel right to a sexual minimum . This text introduces one of the best known Utopias in the history of socialism.Among the first to formulate a right to a minimum standard of life, Fourier's radical approach involved a systematic critique of work, marriage and patriarchy, with a parallel right to a sexual minimum . This text introduces one of the best known Utopias in the history of socialism.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 past 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. 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.