'Anarchy' Articles
Anarchy is a commonly misunderstood word usually ascribed to a hateful and licentious lawlessness. Anarchism is sort of a living embodiment of its own principles in that there is no one clearly held body of beliefs. Anarchy means no rule, no hierarchy. As far as politics go, I don’t truly have a standing. It’s sort of outside my view.
“Anarchism, really stands for the liberation of the human mind from the dominion of religion; the liberation of the human body from the dominion of property; liberation from the shackles and restraint of government.” Emma Goldman (Lithuanian born American International anarchist who conducted leftist activities in the United States from about 1890 to 1917. 1869-1940)
“Anarchy is the only slight glimmer of hope” Mick Jagger (Rock musician, songwriter, actor, producer, b.1943)
“Anarchism has but one infallible, unchangeable motto, ‘Freedom.’ Freedom to discover any truth, freedom to develop, to live naturally and fully.” Lucy Parsons
What is Anarchy?
What is anarchy and anarchism? It’s a commonly misunderstood word usually ascribed to a hateful and licentious lawlessness. Anarchism is sort of a living embodiment of its own principles in that there is no one clearly held body of beliefs. There are more considered approaches of the concepts than a codified philosophy. Anarchy means no rule, no hierarchy. Most of the thinkers in this body of thought espouse freedom as a primary moral virtue, and hold that the state cannot serve that goal. There are many variations on this, from a socialist view of sharing without having an authority governing… Seek More
Rule of Law
Here is an interesting fact. Before this age of nations, in the feudal era (feudal = war) there was war, but the total body of deaths is dwarfed by just the Vietnam war and that wasn’t even considered a world war. Where is this noble rule of law that lets people live free? My father was compelled into military service. Why can our government draft if you are a US citizen? The government decides what freedom we have, so it really isn’t freedom. Yes. In a centralized system, those who achieve financial power have a vested interest in suppressing rivalry.… Seek More
Responsible Anarchy
Responsible anarchy is something I respect. How it does not become chaos? Tao, among other things. I’m acquainted with the view, and Buddhists and Taoists at turns take similar stances. Anarchy = no hierarchy. It is commonly believed that an anarchist is anti-community or responsibility. Teens use the idea too much, and it isn’t true commonly. Some anarchist really don’t like communist in their Bolshevik form. But enforced communism and living communally works on a small scale for some. I remember reading about it’s basic ideals and going to my Mom and saying, “What’s wrong with communism? This sounds nice… Seek More
