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Proudhon's Solution of the Social Problem

Proudhon's Solution of the Social Problem

Proudhon, Pierre-Joseph

Hardcover

PhilosophyEconomicsSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025928806
ISBN13: 9781025928807
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Proudhon's Solution of the Social Problem provides an essential overview of the economic and political theories of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, the father of mutualism and a pivotal figure in anarchist thought. The work focuses on Proudhon's innovative proposals for resolving the economic disparities of his time through the establishment of mutualist credit and the reorganization of labor. Central to the text is his vision for a People's Bank, an institution designed to offer interest-free loans and bypass the exploitative mechanisms of traditional banking.

By examining the concepts of property, value, and reciprocal exchange, Proudhon argues for a society built on justice and voluntary cooperation rather than state coercion or capitalist accumulation. The collection highlights his critique of existing social structures and offers a roadmap for decentralizing power and empowering the individual worker. Proudhon's Solution of the Social Problem remains a foundational text for understanding the development of libertarian socialism and the history of economic reform movements. Its rigorous analysis of the social question continues to provide valuable insights for those interested in political philosophy, economic history, and the pursuit of a more equitable society.

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