Fourier: 'The Theory of the Four Movements' - Brossura

Fourier, Charles

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ISBN 10: 0521356938 ISBN 13: 9780521356930

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Riassunto

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.

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Descrizione del libro

Translated into English, this classic text introduces the best known and most extraordinary utopia written in the last two centuries. It contains a radical, comprehensive, and at times very witty, attack on the common sexual and religious practices of civilised society.

Contenuti

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.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0521356938
• ISBN 13: 9780521356930
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 366
• Redattore: Jones Gareth Stedman, Patterson Ian