We all have some preconceptions of what “anarchism” means. But what is the actual political philosophy that anarchists argue for? In some senses, …
Anarchism and its Supporters
Anarchism is divided into many schools that disagree on how a stateless society would function.
Although he is perhaps best known for being the father of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, William Godwin was also one of the …
Anarchism comes in many forms, some more individualistic, others more communal. Some anarchists advocate strong property rights, others push for …
Perhaps most famous for his aphorism, “The passion for destruction is also a creative passion,” Mikhail Bakunin was one of the most important …
Anarchism is often considered to be a form of socialism. Many early anarchists such as Proudhon, Bakunin, and Kropotkin all advocate the abolition of …
Pierre Joseph Proudhon was a pioneering anarchist who defined many of the ideas behind this ever-popular political philosophy. What were his main …
Peter Kropotkin’s work has had a lasting influence on anarcho-communism. What were his main ideas? How did he envision a just society? And how did a …