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'''Anarchism''' is a political philosophy that advocates complete freedom from the [[State (Polity)|state]] and [[Social Hierarchy|social hierarchy]]. | '''Anarchism''' is a political philosophy that advocates complete freedom from the [[State (Polity)|state]] and [[Social Hierarchy|social hierarchy]]. | ||
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== History == | |||
Anarchism largely developed out of four main events following the medieval era in Western Europe, the Enlightenment, German Peasants' War, the English Civil War and the French Revolution. These events led to a questioning of the very concept of government and inequality, with anarchists arguing that these are unnecessary and undesirable ways to arrange societies.[[Category:Anarchism]] | |||
[[Category:Libertarian Socialism]] | [[Category:Libertarian Socialism]] | ||
[[Category:Libertarian Socialist Wiki]] | [[Category:Libertarian Socialist Wiki]] | ||
Revision as of 20:37, 29 April 2019
Anarchism is a political philosophy that advocates complete freedom from the state and social hierarchy.
History
Anarchism largely developed out of four main events following the medieval era in Western Europe, the Enlightenment, German Peasants' War, the English Civil War and the French Revolution. These events led to a questioning of the very concept of government and inequality, with anarchists arguing that these are unnecessary and undesirable ways to arrange societies.