The Poverty of Philosophy

Karl Marx wrote "The Poverty of Philosophy" (1847) in response to the respected work "The Philosophy of Poverty" by Proudhon published that same year. "The Poverty of Philosophy" is a rebuttal to Proudhon's anarcho-socialist opining. It focuses, as much of Marx's writings do, on the philosophy of economy. Most ardently, Marx views Proudhon as wrongfully attempting to raise above the bourgeoisie, an act which dislocates him from Marx's revolutionary platform. The text fits neatly into the evoluti