# What Is Property? — Character guide

> Key figures in What Is Property? by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon.

- [Pierre Joseph Proudhon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/pierre_joseph_proudhon.md): Author and narrator; argues against property as theft and advocates for equality.
- [Charles Fourier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/charles_fourier.md): Utopian socialist whose ideas on association are critiqued by Proudhon.
- [M. Troplong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_troplong.md): Jurist and legal commentator whose views on property are debated.
- [Lamennais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/lamennais.md): Priest and political writer referenced in discussions of property and justice.
- [M. Wolowski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_wolowski.md): Economist and critic of Proudhon's views on property.
- [Destutt de Tracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/destutt_de_tracy.md): Philosopher and economist whose ideas on property are examined.
- [M. Ch. Comte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_ch_comte.md): Liberal economist whose work on property is cited.
- [Say](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/say.md): Economist referenced in discussions of value and production.
- [M. Victor Considérant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_victor_considerant.md): Fourierist leader whose social theories are critiqued.
- [M. Blanqui](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_blanqui.md): Economist and addressee of Proudhon's second memoir.
- [M. Cousin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_cousin.md): Philosopher whose eclectic spiritualism is criticized.
- [Pothier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/pothier.md): Legal scholar whose writings on property law are referenced.
- [Malthus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/malthus.md): Economist whose population theory is debated.
- [M. Jobard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_jobard.md): Belgian economist and inventor whose ideas on property are discussed.
- [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/napoleon.md): Historical figure cited in discussions of power and property.
- [Montesquieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/montesquieu.md): Political philosopher whose views on law and property are invoked.
- [M. Laboulaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_laboulaye.md): Jurist and historian whose work on property is cited.
- [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/aristotle.md): Ancient philosopher referenced on justice and property.
- [Cicero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/cicero.md): Roman orator and philosopher cited on natural law.
- [Pinheiro-Ferreira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/poor_pinheiro_ferreira.md): Portuguese jurist whose arguments on property are critiqued.
- [Solon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/solon.md): Athenian lawgiver referenced in discussions of equality.
- [Carrel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/carrel.md): Journalist and political figure cited in the text.
- [Toullier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/toullier.md): French jurist whose civil law commentaries are referenced.
- [Grotius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/grotius.md): Dutch jurist and philosopher of natural law cited.
- [Sainte-Beuve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/sainte_beuve.md): Literary critic and friend of Proudhon mentioned in passing.
- [Louis Bonaparte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/louis_bonaparte.md): Future Napoleon III, criticized as a political figure.
- [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/jesus_christ.md): Religious figure cited in moral arguments about property.
- [St. Simon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/st_simon.md): Utopian socialist whose doctrines are discussed.
- [Ricardo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/ricardo.md): Classical economist whose theories of rent are debated.
- [Fallot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/fallot.md): Friend and correspondent of Proudhon mentioned briefly.
- [Jean Jacques Rousseau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/jean_jacques_rousseau.md): Philosopher whose social contract theory is critiqued.
- [Mademoiselle Rachel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/mademoiselle_rachel.md): Famous actress referenced in a cultural example.
- [Catherine II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/catherine_ii.md): Russian empress cited in a discussion of despotism.
- [M. Thiers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_thiers.md): French statesman and historian referenced in the text.
- [Pascal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/pascal.md): Philosopher and mathematician cited on human nature.
- [St. Augustine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/st_augustine.md): Church father referenced on justice and property.
- [Louis XIV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/louis_xiv.md): French king cited as an example of absolute power.
- [M. Arago](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_arago.md): Scientist and politician mentioned in passing.
- [M. Villemain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_villemain.md): Academic and politician referenced briefly.
- [M. Humann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_humann.md): French finance minister cited in economic discussion.
- [Catiline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/catiline.md): Roman conspirator referenced as a historical example.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/plato.md): Ancient philosopher cited on justice and community.
- [Adam Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/adam_smith.md): Economist whose labor theory of value is discussed.
- [Babeuf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/babeuf.md): Revolutionary communist cited in radical property debates.
- [Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/caesar.md): Roman dictator referenced as a historical figure.
- [J. Droz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/j_droz.md): French economist and historian cited in the text.
- [James II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/james_ii.md): English king referenced in a historical analogy.
- [F. Cuvier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/f_cuvier.md): Naturalist referenced in a scientific analogy.
- [Escobar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/escobar.md): Jesuit casuist cited in moral reasoning.
- [King John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/king_john.md): English king referenced in a historical example.
- [M. Vivien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_vivien.md): French politician and jurist mentioned briefly.
- [Galileo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/galileo.md): Scientist cited as an example of persecuted genius.
- [Lamartine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/lamartine.md): Poet and politician referenced in political context.
- [Numa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/numa.md): Legendary Roman king cited in legal discussion.
- [Guizot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/guizot.md): French historian and statesman criticized in the text.
- [M. Louis Blanc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_louis_blanc.md): Socialist politician and historian referenced.
- [M. J. de Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_j_de_gray.md): Minor figure cited in a legal reference.
- [Gauthier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/gauthier.md): Businessmen referenced in an economic example.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/moses.md): Biblical lawgiver cited on property and justice.
- [Newton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/newton.md): Scientist referenced in a scientific analogy.
- [Reid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/reid.md): Scottish philosopher cited on common sense.
- [M. de Sismondi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_de_sismondi.md): Swiss economist and historian referenced.
- [Macculloch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/macculloch.md): Scottish economist cited in economic discussion.
- [Parent Duchâtelet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/parent_duchatelet.md): French physician cited on social statistics.
- [Jacob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/jacob.md): Biblical patriarch referenced in a property analogy.
- [Menenius Agrippa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/menenius_agrippa.md): Roman consul cited in a political fable.
- [Antoninus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/antoninus.md): Roman emperor referenced in legal context.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/peter.md): Biblical apostle cited in religious argument.
- [General de Brossard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/general_de_brossard.md): Military figure mentioned in a historical example.
- [M. Louis Raybaud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/m_louis_raybaud.md): Writer and journalist referenced in the text.
- [Lycurgus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/lycurgus.md): Spartan lawgiver cited in discussions of equality.
- [Achilles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/achilles.md): Greek hero referenced in a literary analogy.
- [Bossuet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/bossuet.md): French bishop and historian cited on divine right.
- [Homer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/homer.md): Ancient poet referenced in literary examples.
- [Ajax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/what_is_property_se/characters/ajax.md): Greek warrior cited in a classical allusion.

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