Social Destiny - (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Victor Considérant
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Publish Date: 1986-06-01
Features: This book is a major work by Victor Considérant (1808–1893), a prominent disciple of Fourier. The entire work is divided into two volumes. The first volume was published in 1834, and the second volume in 1844. According to the author, the purpose of writing this book was to provide a fundamental overview of Fourier's collaborative theory and to offer the collaborative school with the propaganda tools it lacked. For this reason, the author removed the dry preaching and barren terminology from Fourier's theory, introducing it in clear and compelling prose. The book presents an incisive critique of capitalism and an exploration of the establishment of a harmonious society through Fourier's theory. It argues that the phalanstery is a social organization that allows human talents to be fully developed, implements collaborative efforts, governs the Earth, and brings happiness to all.