Anarchism

Political theory opposed to all forms of government.

Anarchists believe that the highest attainment of humanity is the freedom of the individual to express himself, unhindered by any form of repression or control from without.

The belief that all governments rest on violence to control their subjects.

Source: 1984 Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia

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"Anarchism does not mean bloodshed; it does not mean robbery, arson, etc. These monstrosities are, on the contrary, the characteristic features of capitalism. Anarchism means peace and tranquility to all." --August Spies, Haymarket anarchist

Popular anarchist theorists
Peter Kropotkin

Errico Malatesta

Erich Mühsam

Michel Bakunin

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon