ORIGINS OF ANARCHISM Flashcards
When where the roots of anarchism formed and why
Found in the late 18th century, drawing on the growing sense of individualism and desire for social progress
what was the key catalysts for anarchism
The emergence of the modern state, nationalism, capitalism and the industrial revolution
What was anarchy the direct opposite off
Oppression of capital, the state and the churhc
What century emerged influential anarchist thinkers
the 19th century
What did stirner offer
A stark and brutal form of individualism which rejected the state, society and all restrictions
What did proudhon insist
Only a society, without a government could bring peace, order and stability
what did bakunin do
He pushed proudhon’s ideas to the limits, arguing passionately for revolution to overthrow capitalism, the state and the church to build an ordered society on the twin concepts of freedom and solidarity
Kropotkin aimed to do what
aimed to ground anarchism in scientific principles and developed archaism more closely based on the principle “from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs”
What did goldman want to do
Balance individualism with the interests of the collective and introduced a critical feminist dimension
