Principles of Anarchism

By Parise, Tim

Book Id: WPLBN0002828696
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Reproduction Date: Sept 2013

Title:	Principles of Anarchism
Author:	Parise, Tim
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Language:	English
Subject:	Non Fiction, Political Science, Anarchism
Collections:	Authors Community, Politics
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Publisher:	The Maui Company

Member Page:	Tim Parise
Citation APA MLA Chicago Parise, B. T. (n.d.). Principles of Anarchism. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.cc/

Description
Taking an unusual approach to its topic, “Principles of Anarchism” applies classical logic and deductive reasoning to the subject of human interactions and rights. Beginning with the assumption that all human beings are equal, a concept which is termed the human equality axiom, the author goes on to draw a number of conclusions from this postulate in the manner of a Euclidean proof. These include the surprising contention that no such thing as human rights can exist, the assertion that anarchism is essentially intellectual rather than activist, and the uncomfortable suggestion that historical developments such as cities and industries are harmful to the human race rather than helpful. More centrally, though, the pamphlet argues very simply that any form of authority or government is logically incompatible with the existence of humanity. And it is the implications of this theory, rejection of which requires rejection of the equality axiom as well, which make the argument offered both novel and exceptionally relevant.