Outline of anarchism

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to anarchism, generally defined as the political philosophy which holds the state to be undesirable, unnecessary and harmful, or alternatively as opposing authority and hierarchical organization in the conduct of human relations. Proponents of anarchism, known as anarchists, advocate stateless societies or non-hierarchical voluntary associations. Anarchism List of anarchist books Anarchism is a living project which has continued to evolve as social conditions have changed. The following are examples of anarchist manifestos and essays produced during various time periods, each expressing different interpretations and proposals for anarchist philosophy. (1840–1914) Anarchist Manifesto (1850) by Anselme Bellegarrigue State Socialism and Anarchism (1886) by Benjamin Tucker The Principles of Anarchism (1890s) by Lucy Parsons Anarchy (1891) by Errico Malatesta The Soul of Man under Socialism (1891) by Oscar Wilde Anarchy Defended by Anarchists (1896) by Emma Goldman and Johann Most (1914–1984) Anarchism and Our Times (1925) by Nestor Makhno Organizational Platform of the General Union of Anarchists (Draft) (1926) by Dielo Truda What's Anarchism? (1932) by Hippolyte Havel The Philosophy of Anarchism (1940) by Herbert Read Anarchism: Past and Present (1980) by Murray Bookchin (1985–present) Anarchism and Other Impediments to Anarchy (1985) by Bob Black Listen, Anarchist! (1987) by Chaz Bufe Social Anarchism or Lifestyle Anarchism: An Unbridgeable Chasm (1994) by Murray Bookchin The Anarchist Tension (1996) by Alfredo M. Bonanno An Anarchist FAQ (2008) Anarchist schools of thought Anarchism has many heterogeneous and diverse schools of thought, united by a common opposition to compulsory rule. Anarchist schools are characterized by "the belief that government is both harmful and unnecessary", but may differ fundamentally, supporting anything from extreme individualism to complete collectivism. Regardless, some are viewed as being compatible, and it is not uncommon for individuals to subscribe to more than one.