A Level Government and Politics - Course Companion – Anarchism

This flashcard set provides key vocabulary related to anarchism as discussed in the A Level Government and Politics lecture notes.

Anarchy

A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.

Anarchism

Political philosophy advocating for a society without government or rulers.

Altruism

Concern for the welfare and needs of others, often seen as a natural human trait.

Autonomy

Personal self-government or liberty, free from external constraints.

Direct action

A range of actions taken outside legal frameworks to achieve political objectives.

Collectivism

An economic and political system that emphasizes collective control over individual ownership.

Egoism

The belief that individual self-interest is the foundation of morality.

Mutualism

An economic system promoting fair exchange and cooperation among self-governing producers.

Anarcho-communism

A branch of anarchism advocating for a stateless society based on common ownership and communal living.

Anarcho-capitalism

A political philosophy envisioning a stateless society with a completely unregulated free market.

Solidarity

The unity and mutual support among individuals in a group or community.

Insurrection

An act of rebellion against an authority or government.

Collectivisation

The process of promoting collective ownership over private property.

Philosophical anarchism

A type of anarchism focusing on ideas and principles rather than practical politics.

Authority

The legitimate exercise of power within a society.

Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control others.

Human nature

The intrinsic characteristics, including self-interest, altruism, and rationality, that define humans.

Liberty

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority.

Individualist anarchism

A strand of anarchism prioritizing individual autonomy over collective control.

Collectivist anarchism

A strand of anarchism that emphasizes collective ownership and the community's role.

Philosophical anarchism

Anarchism which asserts the principles of anarchism without advocating for immediate political change.

Direct democracy

A political system where decisions are made directly by the entire electorate.