Pierre-Joseph Proudhon books in order
French politician, philosopher, anarchist and socialist
- Lived
- 1809–1865
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon published 1 novel and 4 non-fiction books, beginning with What Is Property? (1840).
Updated September 2026
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What Is Property?
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Du Principe Fédératif (1863)
Non-fiction in order
What Is Property? (1840)
The System of Economic Contradictions (1846)
The General Idea of the Revolution in the Nineteenth Century (Jul 1851)
The Principle of Federation (1863)
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About Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon was a French anarchist, socialist, philosopher, and economist who founded mutualist philosophy and is considered by many to be the "father of anarchism". He was the first person to call himself an anarchist, and is widely regarded as one of anarchism's most influential theorists. Proudhon became a member of the French Parliament after the Revolution of 1848, whereafter he referred to himself as a federalist. Proudhon described the liberty he pursued as the synthesis of community and individualism. Some consider his mutualism to be part of individualist anarchism while others regard it to be part of social anarchism.
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon FAQ
- How many books has Pierre-Joseph Proudhon written?
- Pierre-Joseph Proudhon published 1 novel and 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with What Is Property?.
- What is Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's last book?
- The Principle of Federation (1863).
- What is Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's most famous book?
- What Is Property? (1840) is Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's most widely read book.
- Can I read Pierre-Joseph Proudhon's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.