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Revision as of 22:12, 6 July 2005 by Hogeye (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Anarchism is derived from the Greek αναρχία ("without archons (rulers)"). Thus "anarchism," in its most general meaning, is the philosophy or belief that rulership is unnecessary and should be abolished.
Anarchism may mean:
- Anarchism (anti-state) - the theory or doctrine that all forms of government are unnecessary, oppressive, and undesirable and should be abolished.
- Anarchism (socialist) - philosophies, movements, and ideologies that advocate the abolition of capitalist exploitation and all other forms of authority.
For other usages, see anarchism (disambiguation).