What was Proudhon's profession before entering politics?
Lawyer
Printer
Teacher
Farmer
Answer
Proudhon, initially a printer by trade, made significant contributions to political philosophy, particularly with his influential work "What Is Property?" (1840). He developed innovative theories on federalism, mutualism, and workers' self-management, challenging the structures of capitalism and advocating for a decentralized and cooperative economic system.
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