The Proudhonian School

The Proudhonian School, based on the ideas of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, emphasizes a society organized around mutualism—an economic and social system promoting voluntary cooperation and shared ownership. Proudhon believed in abolishing authoritarian structures like strong governments and powerful banks, advocating instead for decentralized associations and mutual credit systems. This approach aims to foster economic fairness, individual autonomy, and social equality through mutual aid and cooperative relationships, rather than hierarchical control or state intervention. The school’s principles have influenced anarchist thought and critiques of capitalism, emphasizing voluntary, cooperative arrangements as the basis for social harmony.