Fourierism

American  

[foor-ee-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈfʊər i əˌrɪz əm /

noun

1. the social system proposed by François Marie Charles Fourier, under which society was to be organized into phalanxes or associations, each large enough for all industrial and social requirements.

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Fourierism British  

/ ˈfʊərɪəˌraɪt, ˈfʊərɪəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. the system of Charles Fourier under which society was to be organized into self-sufficient cooperatives

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Other Word Forms

• Fourierist
  noun
• Fourieristic
  adjective
• Fourierite
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Fourierism

From the French word fouriérisme, dating back to 1835–45. See Fourier, -ism

Example Sentences

For instance, Flora Tristan was a French socialist and feminist who emerged from Fourierism to do important early work on tying the idea of social progress to female equality.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

William H. Channing, the second medium according to Miss Peabody, converted this Community to Fourierism and changed it into a Phalanx.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

But the harvest of Fourierism was past, and they complained sorely of the neglect they met with, in consequence of the bad odor of the defunct Associations.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

Of this organization, William H. Channing was the chief-engineer; and his zeal and eloquence in that capacity for a short time, well entitled him to the honors of the chief Apostle of Fourierism.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

Swedenborgianism was a godsend to the enthusiasts of Brook Farm; and they made it the complement of Fourierism.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey