Anarchism: What It Really Stands For

Name: Anarchism: What It Really Stands For
Author: Emma Goldman

Anarchism is a political philosophy that advocates for the abolition of all forms of government and authority, promoting instead individual freedom and voluntary association. It rejects the idea that people need to be governed or ruled by others, believing that individuals can self-organize and cooperate without the need for a centralized power structure.

By Emma Goldman · First published 1910 · Genre: Political Philosophy, Social Critique, Non-fiction · 6,068 words

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ANARCHY. Ever reviled, accursed, ne'er understood, Thou art the grisly terror of our age. "Wreck of all order," cry the multitude, "Art thou, and war and murder's endless rage. " O, let them cry. To them that ne'er have striven The truth that lies behind a word to find, To them the word's right meaning was not given. They shall continue blind among the blind. But thou, O word, so clear, so strong, so pure, Thou sayest all which I for goal have taken. I give thee to the future! Thine secure When each at least unto himself shall waken. Comes it in sunshine? In the tempest's thrill? I cannot tell -- but it the earth shall see! I am an Anarchist! Wherefore I will Not rule, and also ruled I will not be! JOHN HENRY MACKAY.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Emma Goldman
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Political Philosophy, Social Critique, Non-fiction, Essays, Activism
Length: 6,068 words
Structure: 1 section, 60 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Political Philosophy — The book primarily explores the principles and ideas of Anarchism as a political philosophy, advocating for individual freedom and critiquing government and authority.
Social Critique — Goldman critiques societal norms, institutions, and the impact of government and property on individual liberty, making it a significant social commentary.
Non-fiction — The work is a non-fiction exploration of Anarchism, presenting arguments, definitions, and philosophical discussions rather than a fictional narrative.
Essays — The book is structured as a series of essays that articulate Goldman's views on Anarchism and its implications for society.