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When was Proudhon’s first major work published?

  • 1838

  • 1842

  • 1840

  • 1845

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Published in 1840, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's first major work, "What Is Property?" boldly challenged the prevailing notion of property rights, sparking intense debate and laying the groundwork for subsequent anarchist thought. Proudhon's incisive critique of capitalism's inherent contradictions and his innovative concept of mutualism greatly influenced the development of political philosophy.
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