Social Anarchism by Margaret C. Simms (English) Paperback Book

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This volume, originally published in 1972, remains a major contribution to anarchist literature

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This volume, originally published in 1972, remains a major contribution to anarchist literature. It is one man's vision of an anarchist society based on ethical values-without laws, without political authority, and without concentrations of power. An active anarchist since youth and a contributor to anarchist journals for many years, Giovanni Baldelli lived anarchism from within the anarchist movement and the ethical community that the movement aspires to be. In this book he clearly sets forth the anarchist's alternatives to government- viable principles of organization for an ethical society.The revival of anarchist movements is here viewed as stemming from extreme centralization of governmental authority and stringent political collectivism-communist or democratic-that is incompatible with personal freedom, economic justice, ethical society, and possibly with continued human existence. Baldelli also shows how anarchist movements, aimed at the abolition of government and the initiation of a reign of freedom and voluntary cooperation, have seriously threatened institutions of government, violence, oppression, and exploitation throughout the world.Social Anarchism is one anarchist's outlook. While offering solutions to difficulties in traditional anarchist thought, Baldelli differs from many other anarchists on certain issues-especially with regard to economic theory. For him, the exploitation of ethical capital is far more relevant to anarchism than the exploitation of labor. He also advances a new theory of value, reexamines the concept of authority and contrasts it with that of power, and provides answers to the question of how to oppose power effectively without perpetuating it. Throughout the book, Baldelli underscores his contention that many paths can lead to an anarchist society and that the respect of those who choose one way versus those who choose another is already anarchism put into practice.

Author Biography

Margaret C. Simms

Table of Contents

Preface by DAVID T. WIECK Acknowledgment Introduction I The Ethical Capital 1. Good Will 2. Exploitation 3. The Ideal II The Ethical Society 4. Freedom and Authority 5. The Rule of Authority 6. Work and Wealth 7. Value and Exploitation 8. Wrongs and Reparations III Methods and Means 9. The Four Ways 10. The Antipower Struggle Index

Details ISBN0202363392 Short Title SOCIAL ANARCHISM Language English ISBN-10 0202363392 ISBN-13 9780202363394 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 DEWEY 335.83 Imprint AldineTransaction Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Somerset Illustrations black & white illustrations AU Release Date 2009-09-15 NZ Release Date 2009-09-15 US Release Date 2009-09-15 Publication Date 2009-09-15 UK Release Date 2009-09-15 Pages 208 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Alternative 9781138532670 Audience General Author Margaret C. Simms We've got this

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