Théorie des quatres mouvements (Theory of four movements), first edited in 1808 and reworked up to its final draft of 1841, is the first, fundamental work in which Fourier declares his objectives for a world government and economy administered by Passionate Attraction ("a theory of universal Harmony that springs from the ruins of uncertain sciences"), the only possibility, in his terms, of transforming society ("remediating everything from the most scandalous social disorders to poverty"). Going against morals and ideologies that preach poverty and mediocrity, Fourier defends opulence, luxury, gluttony and sensuality for all...
Charles Fourier's complete works have been republished by Les presses du réel.
