Criticism of Anarchism refers to the various critiques of anarchist politics by critics of Anarchism.
Criticism of Democracy
One way to view anarchism is that its the strongest expression of a desire to democratise almost every aspect of society, such as neighbourhoods, schools, housing and workplaces.
Practicality
Main article: Hierarchy and Complexity
Friedrich Engels, writing in 1872, argued using the examples of a cotton mill, a railroad and a ship that authority is a necessary component of management, and that anarchists, with their desire to eliminate authority, would destroy modern industry.[1]