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Anarchism
Anarchism (pronunciation: /ˈænərˌkɪzəm/) is a political philosophy and movement that rejects all involuntary, coercive forms of hierarchy. It calls for the abolition of the state which it holds to be undesirable, unnecessary, and harmful.
Etymology
The term Anarchism is derived from the Greek anarkhia, meaning "without a ruler", composed of the prefix an- (i.e., "without") and arkhos (i.e., "leader" or "ruler").
Related Terms
- Anarchy: A society without a publicly enforced government or violently enforced political authority.
- Libertarianism: A political philosophy that upholds liberty as a core principle.
- Direct Action: The political concept of taking actions which directly achieve desired goals.
- Mutual Aid: A voluntary reciprocal exchange of resources and services for mutual benefit.
- Voluntaryism: The philosophy which holds that all forms of human association should be voluntary.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anarchism
- Wikipedia's article - Anarchism
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