Asked by Caleigh Noelle on May 13, 2024
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Who said,"Property is the exploitation of the weak by the strong.Communism is the exploitation of the strong by the weak"?
A) Karl Marx
B) Adam Smith
C) Seymour Melman
D) Studs Terkel
E) Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
A French socialist philosopher and politician, best known for his declaration that "property is theft" in the context of his critique of the social injustices of his time.
- Assess the primary economic doctrines in communist thought and review the criticisms directed at capitalism.
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Sujay KotaruMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The quote is attributed to Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, a French philosopher and socialist. Proudhon believed that property rights were the root cause of inequality and exploitation in society, but he also criticized communism as a system that would simply reverse the power dynamic without truly abolishing inequality. This quote reflects his criticisms of both capitalism and communism.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the primary economic doctrines in communist thought and review the criticisms directed at capitalism.