Fourierism

Fourierism [foo r-ee-uh-riz-uh m] ExamplesWord Origin 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.

Origin of Fourierism From the French word fouriérisme, dating back to 1835–45. See Fourier, -ism Related formsFou·ri·er·ist, Fou·ri·er·ite [foo r-ee-uh-rahyt] /ˈfʊər i əˌraɪt/, nounFou·ri·er·is·tic, adjective Examples from the Web for fourierism Historical Examples of fourierism

Thus far we have been disposing of the preludes of Fourierism.

History of American Socialisms

John Humphrey Noyes

When Fourierism failed he devoted himself to Protective Unions.

History of American Socialisms

John Humphrey Noyes

Anti-slavery was destructive; Fourierism professed to be constructive.

History of American Socialisms

John Humphrey Noyes

Thus our theory harmonizes Owenism with Fourierism, and regards them both as working toward the same end in American history.

History of American Socialisms

John Humphrey Noyes

This Community was another anticipation of Fourierism, put forth by Massachusetts.

History of American Socialisms

John Humphrey Noyes

British Dictionary definitions for fourierism Fourierism noun

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

Derived FormsFourierist or Fourierite (ˈfʊərɪəˌraɪt), noun, adjectiveFourieristic, adjective Word Origin and History for fourierism Fourierism n.

1841, in reference to ideas of French socialist François-Marie-Charles Fourier (1772-1837), whose plan also was called phalansterianism.