The place of anarchism in socialistic evolution : an address delivered in…
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"The Place of Anarchism in Socialistic Evolution" by Pierre Kropotkin is a political treatise delivered as an address in Paris during the late 19th century. This work falls within the category of political philosophy and social theory, exploring the relationship between anarchism and socialism. Kropotkin examines the role of anarchism within the broader context of socialistic evolution and argues for a society organized around principles of communal ownership and individual liberty. In
this address, Kropotkin articulates the necessity of anarchism as a reaction against the failures of both capitalism and authoritarian forms of socialism. He critiques the inequities produced by capitalist systems and the historical failure of revolutions to sustain genuine liberty and equality. Kropotkin emphasizes that true freedom can only be achieved when individuals are liberated from the constraints of both government and capitalist exploitation. By advocating for anarchist communism, he argues for a society where resources are collectively owned, allowing for equal contribution and consumption based on needs rather than profit. The text calls for a grassroots revolution that empowers individuals and fosters cooperation among free associations rather than relying on centralized authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz, 1842-1921 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Glasse, Henry |
| Title | The place of anarchism in socialistic evolution : an address delivered in Paris |
| Credits |
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Anarchists |
| Subject | Anarchism -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31104 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31104-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 583 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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