De la justice dans la Révolution et dans l’église
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De la justice dans la Révolution et dans l'église is a significant work by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, a French libertarian socialist and journalist. In this book, Proudhon explores his humanist theory of justice, contrasting it with the church's transcendental assumptions.1
Proudhon is considered a foundational figure in anarchist theory. He famously declared, "Property is theft!" but clarified that he opposed property used for exploitation, not the possession of resources by those who work them. His ideal society, based on mutualism, envisioned workers' associations and independent peasants operating on principles of free credit and contract, free from state coercion. Proudhon's ideas influenced later anarchist thinkers and movements, emphasizing economic action and self-liberation for the working classes.123
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