Anarcho-communism combines anarchism's anti-authoritarianism with communism's communal ownership. It envisions a stateless society with class abolition and collective resource ownership. Key figures include Peter Kropotkin, who emphasized voluntary cooperation, and Errico Malatesta, who advocated for direct action against state and private property.
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Anarcho-communism is a political philosophy that combines anarchism and communism, advocating for a stateless society with communal ownership
Peter Kropotkin
Peter Kropotkin, a Russian philosopher, is a central figure in the development of anarcho-communism, emphasizing voluntary cooperation and mutual aid
Errico Malatesta
Errico Malatesta, an Italian revolutionary, played a significant role in promoting anarcho-communism and advocating for the abolition of both private property and state institutions
Anarcho-communism has its roots in the broader socialist movement and is influenced by both collectivist anarchist thought and Marxist theory
Anarcho-communists believe in the innate sociability and mutual support of humans, direct democracy, and the collective ownership of resources and products of labor
Anarcho-communists distinguish between private property, which they seek to abolish, and personal possessions, which are considered individual belongings
Anarcho-communists emphasize the concept of expropriation, involving the communal reclamation of property to ensure everyone's basic needs are met
Anarcho-communism differs from Marxist communism in its rejection of a transitional state and belief in the immediate dismantling of the state apparatus
Anarcho-communism falls within the collectivist strand of anarchism, advocating for the end of capitalism and the shared ownership of resources, in contrast to anarcho-capitalism which does not oppose capitalist economic systems
Anarcho-communism has been put into practice in various historical contexts, such as the Free Territory in Ukraine and anarchist collectives in Catalonia, but has faced challenges and suppression by more powerful forces
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Anarcho-communists envision a society without a ______ or classes, where property is communally owned and people contribute and receive based on their ______ and ______.
state
abilities
needs
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Alignment with Marxism
Anarcho-communism aligns with Marxism in advocating for proletarian revolution and collectivization of production means.
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Divergence from Marxism
Anarcho-communism diverges from Marxism by rejecting the transitional state concept, advocating for immediate state dismantling.
