Pierre-Joseph Proudhon

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1809–1865) was a French politician, philosopher, economist, and socialist, best known for his ideas on anarchism and mutualism. He is often considered one of the first anarchist theorists and is famous for his declaration that "property is theft," which critiques the capitalist system and the idea of private property. Proudhon argued that property rights led to exploitation and inequality, advocating instead for a system of mutual ownership and cooperation.