What is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of Government

P.-J. Proudhon

ISBN 10: 9362771454 / ISBN 13: 9789362771452

Published by Zinc Read, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: What is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of Government
• Publisher: Zinc Read
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9362771454
• ISBN 13: 9789362771452
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

What is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of Government by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon is a foundational text in political philosophy and anarchist theory. In this work, Proudhon famously declares that "property is theft," challenging the conventional understanding of property ownership and its implications for society. His inquiry aims to dissect the moral and social dimensions of property rights and the institution of government. Proudhon begins by examining the historical evolution of property, arguing that it is a social construct rather than a natural right. He differentiates between "possession," which he views as a legitimate form of ownership based on personal use and labor, and "property," which he critiques as a means of exploitation and inequality. Through this lens, Proudhon contends that property leads to social injustice, economic disparity, and the concentration of power in the hands of a few.