First published in 1851, this book is a treatise on passion and social harmony. Fourier, a French philosopher and social theorist, argued that human passions were inherently good and that they could be harnessed to create a more just and harmonious society. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a visionary thinker who sought to transform the social order. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.