
A wild and bizarre genius whose one book garnered momentary attention, especially from Marx and Engels. He's very closely connected to Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, in my view.
I quote a blog entry from Alexander Green:
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From basic American or Lockean or classical liberal values, Spooner (1808-1887) proves that anarchism follows. Proves it, I say. The killerest of the American individualists. If we have equal unalienable rights, anarchism follows immediately and obvi... more
Our best writer, maybe. The assertion that he's an (individualist) anarchist is based on "Civil Disibedience," but Thoreay expresses these positions throughout his authorship.
The first person to call himself an 'anarchist' (that we know of), and a central transitional figure between Rousseau and Marx. His 'mutualism' might still be a decent way between individualism and collectivism.
supplement to the Warren episode. Abolitionism as the source of American anarchism. John Stuart Mill.
The continuity with Godwin is provided by Robert Owen and the astonishing Frances (Fanny) Wright. Warren (1798-1874) was the founder of American individualist anarchism, but...let's talk about the meaning of individualism and collectivism.
A supplement to the Godwin episode. I argue that anarchists need not have a naively positive view of human nature. Not at all, though Godwin and Emma Goldman did, and though for example absolutist Thomas Hobbes had a very negative one. But anarchism ... more
The first great "philosophical" or non-religious anarchist in the West, author of the novel Caleb Williams or Things as They Are, and the still underrated classic An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice. Thomas Paine and Mary Wollstonecraft (whom he... more
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Focusing on influential figures and philosophies at the heart of anarchist thought, episodes feature deep explorations of renowned theorists like Josiah Warren, Peter Kropotkin, and David Graeber. The discussions often connect historical anarchist ideals with contemporary issues, offering rich insights into the intersection of individual liberty and anti-authoritarianism. Themes that frequently emerge include critiques of state authority, the evolution of individualism, and philosophical frameworks surrounding self-sovereignty and human nature. With a commitment to intellectual rigor, listeners can expect thought-provoking conversations that challenge mainstream political paradigms and explore the foundations of anarchist theory.
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