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Originally Posted by KevinG  Studies in sociology suggest that an organized social anarchy that makes progress in any way is not possible.
Partly the reason why even the definition of Anarchy includes the descriptions:
confusion; chaos; disorder
How do you expect a society to function without laws? And how are you going to make sure that society is "awake and conscious" without them? |
I'd be interested to read more about those studies. I didnt know there were many sociology studies relating to anarchism, much less any deeming it impossible.
Also, all anarchism means is "without ruler." It's unfortunate that in English anarchism has those connotations of chaos and disorder. I suppose that's what makes people adopt even more confusing terms such as "libertarian socialism."
Anyway, for an example of anarchism at work, look up the social revolution that took place in Spain in 1936-37. Barcelona in particular. Can't say that violence didn't take place, but also can't say that it was as a result of anarchism, not in spite of it.
Keith, I agree that anarchy probably requires an "awake" population. People who don't need Men With Guns to act like decent human beings. Doesn't seem so farfetched to me.