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39, The pith of this new theory (if new it is) 
appears to be that all the hitman passions are 
to be made subservient to useful purposes by 
their gratification; a dangerous principle if some 
baneful passions are not excepted, and evil pro- 
pensities not controled when they inflict pain on 
others — However the utmost tolerance is incul- 
cated which is^ right, and each Mutnalist or 
member of a Phalanx, is to he lodged, fed and 
treated in proportion to his capital^ skill, talents,, 
industry and activity. 
40, Such an ultimate plan is of course excel- 
lent and quite practicable, since it appeals ai 
once to the interested passions of all, even Cu- 
pidity, 1 anity , Ambition , <fyc. It admits also 
of as many separate and intricate bodies as our 
individual Society Systems, since as many Clubs 
or Associations for any purpose whatever can 
he formed within the Phalanx or Mutual Social 
Body, by any oie who choses or can. 
41, Fourier contemplated a Hierarchy and 
Political System in his plan, that may not suit 
us ; but may do in Europe. He said that No- 
bles, Princes and even Kings might be members 
of his Social System, and become wealthier and 
more powerful thereby. We may have instead 
Legislators and Judges, Priests and Teachers, 
Generals (of peace) aM Presidents, and this 
may satisfy the ambitious. 
42\ But to be the Founder of a Mutual 
Cluster of Happy beings (which may be called 
an Eden, Elysium,, Agat/wn, Arcadia, Olbion 
or Eutopui) will gratify the highest ambition 
and to do so, it is only required for a Wealthy 
man to set the example, and say, I wish to be 
happy by making the happiness of WOO fellow 
beings P . without losing a Dollar by it, since I may 
