Principles of Anarchism
Tim Parise
Sep 2013 · The Maui Company
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Principles of Anarchism applies classical logic and deductive reasoning to the subject of human interactions and rights. Beginning with the assumption that all human beings are equal, a concept which is termed the human equality axiom, the author goes on to draw a number of conclusions from this postulate in the manner of a Euclidean proof. These include the surprising contention that no such thing as human rights can exist, the assertion that anarchism is essentially intellectual rather than activist, and the uncomfortable suggestion that historical developments such as cities and industries are harmful to the human race rather than helpful. More centrally, though, the pamphlet argues very simply that any form of authority or government is logically incompatible with the existence of humanity. And it is the implications of this theory, rejection of which requires rejection of the equality axiom as well, which make the argument offered both novel and exceptionally relevant.
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Guido S
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May 26, 2020
Excellent way of introducing the basic concepts of anarchism and some popular misunderstandings of this philosophy! Highly recommended to those who are getting started or anyone who is interesed in understanding anarchism. People usually think that anarchism means chaos and disorder when actually is a peaceful philosophy of freedom of action without coercion. As an Ancap/Voluntaryst I differ in some points at the end (individual property and industrial societies) but that's only a matter of points of view and it was great to learn from other branchs of Anarchism. As a personal advice for readers I recommend you to read and investigate other branches of Anarchism to learn from other phylosophies and expand your ideological schemes. Anyway, great book! Fast reading and very well explained👍🏻
redx andy
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August 20, 2024
It's simple but beautiful, and alot of people in this world don't understand these basic stuff of Anarchism,hell I need most of the population to read the first 2 pages because they clearly don't understand what equality truly is.it a good starting book
Owami Mjekula
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July 9, 2024
The book is quite an eye opener to really understanding what anarchy really is rather than stipulating what it is based on popular beliefs.
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