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Anarchist Morality is a political and philosophical pamphlet by the Russian anarchist thinker Peter Kropotkin. First published in the 1890s, it examines how moral behavior might arise from natural and social development rather than divine command or centralized authority. Kropotkin connects ethics with social cooperation and mutual aid, presenting solidarity as a basis for anarchist social organization.
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What is Anarchist Morality about?
Anarchist Morality is a political and philosophical pamphlet by Peter Kropotkin. It asks how moral behavior can arise from natural and social development rather than divine command or centralized authority.
Who wrote Anarchist Morality?
The pamphlet was written by the Russian anarchist thinker Peter Kropotkin. It reflects his broader interest in cooperation, social development, and mutual support.
When was Anarchist Morality first published?
Anarchist Morality was first published in the 1890s. It belongs to Kropotkin's late-19th-century effort to explain anarchist ethics.
Does Anarchist Morality argue that morality needs a government?
No. Kropotkin argues that moral behavior can develop through social life and mutual support without centralized authority. The pamphlet therefore challenges the idea that state power is the only source of order.
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