Differing Views and Tensions within Anarchism

Human Nature - Similarities

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Both believe humans are naturally empathetic and sociable.

• Anti-competitive; prefer collective goals and solidarity.

Human Nature - Differences

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Emphasises mutual aid and solidarity within smaller communities.

• Anarcho-Syndicalism: Stresses occupational solidarity and the creative fulfilment of labour.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Egoism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Believes in true altruism and empathy.

• Egoism: Believes in self-interest and rationality, rejecting altruism.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Capitalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Rejects private property and capitalism.

• Anarcho-Capitalism: Supports private property rights and free trade.

State - Similarities

All believe the state should be abolished.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Favour self-governance and cooperative federations.

State - Differences

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Supports voluntary communes controlling production.

• Anarcho-Syndicalism: Supports replacing the state with worker-led federations and may advocate for violent revolutions.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Egoism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Believes in collective decision-making and communal living.

• Egoism: Rejects all forms of collectivism and authority, focusing on individual autonomy.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Capitalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Aims to abolish capitalism and replace it with communal ownership.

• Anarcho-Capitalism: Supports free-market principles and minimal state interference.

Society - Similarities

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Both emphasise mutual aid and cooperative societies.

Society - Differences

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Advocates for solidarity within smaller, voluntary communities.

• Anarcho-Syndicalism: Focuses on occupational solidarity and worker control.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Egoism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Promotes cooperative communities.

• Egoism: Focuses on individual self-interest and voluntary unions of egoists.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Capitalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Rejects capitalist competition.

• Anarcho-Capitalism: Supports free-market interactions and rejects collective ownership.

Economy - Similarities

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Both reject capitalism and support cooperative economic systems.

Economy - Differences

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Syndicalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Supports communal ownership and equal distribution.

• Anarcho-Syndicalism: Supports worker-led economic organization through trade unions.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Egoism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Opposes capitalism and supports communal ownership.

• Egoism: Supports free trade for individual benefit without state intervention.

Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism vs. Anarcho-Capitalism

• Anarcho-Communism and Mutualism: Seeks to abolish capitalism.

• Anarcho-Capitalism: Believes in unregulated capitalism and private property rights.