Anarchism - Rejection of the State 1.1 Flashcards
what does EMMA GOLDMAN define the state as
a cold monster
why do anarchists don’t like the government
it is a system of rule -> tyranny
how do anarchists believe modern democracies are ruled
- deceit
- threat of violence
- never been a social contract
what do anarchists believe about the ballot box
people are sovereign and give away their power when the vote
what is EMMA GOLDMAN’s famous quote about voting
If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal
what are hierarchical authorities viewed as for Anarchists
COMMANDING
CONTROLLING
CORRUPTING
why do anarchists view hierarchical authorities as : COMMANDING
lose their autonomy from being told what to do
why do anarchists view hierarchical authorities as : CONTROLLING
- authority exerts control over people -> stifles creativity and initiative
- don’t understand their individuality to the maximum
- MAX STIRNER believes that we should all reject any moral beliefs as they are corrupt
why do anarchists view hierarchical authorities as : CORRUPTING
- power is usually handed down, not earned
- creates social in-cohesion and violence
what did MIKHAIL BAKUNIN quote
socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality (Stalin’s Russia )
what do INDIVIDUALISTS believe about the state
- parasite
- robs citizens through taxation
- use threat of force
- ORGANISED BANDITRY
what do COLLECTIVISTS believe about the state
- protects private property
- creates mass inequality and protects the privilege of the elite
how should anarchists create their society
- Propaganda by the deed
- Acts of Violence
- Emerging Revolution
- Creating new institutions
- Insurrection
what is PROPAGANDA BY THE DEED
ANY FORM OF DIRECT ACTION :
- non-payment of taxes, rents, debts
- mass strike
Happened during Zapatista in Mexico 1994
what is ACTS OF VIOLENCE
murder or threats ( Alexander Berkamn and Henry Fricks attempted murder )
