A.1.3 Why is anarchism also called libertarian socialism?
Frequently Asked Questions about AnarchismMany anarchists, seeing the negative nature of the definition of "anarchism," have used other terms to emphasize the inherently positive and constructive aspect of their ideas. The most common terms used are "free socialism," "free communism," "libertarian socialism," and "libertarian communism." For anarchists, libertarian socialism, libertarian communism, and anarchism are virtually interchangeable.
Related QuestionsIs anarchism the same thing as socialism?
Anarchist Theory FAQ Version 5.2If we accept one traditional definition of socialism -- "advocacy of government ownership of the means of production" -- it seems that anarchists are not socialists by definition. But if by socialism we mean something more inclusive, such as "advocacy of the strong restriction or abolition of private property," then the question becomes more complex. Under the second proffered definition, some anarchists are socialists, but others are not.
Related QuestionsWhat is anarchism?
ANARCHISM.net / forum - Our own anarchist faq?While it is not specifically limited to governmental rulers, conventionally it has only been used to criticize the rulers of the most influential body, which is generally the government of a nation. Technically it could be used against all kinds of rulers: religious, economic, social or even familial heads of household. Anarchism is not one monogamous ideology, rather it is a collection of similar ideologies.
Related QuestionsI.8 Does revolutionary Spain show that libertarian socialism can work in practice?
Infoshop.org - An Anarchist FAQ - I.8 Does revolutionary Spa...Yes. As Murray Bookchin puts it, "[i]n Spain, millions of people took large segments of the economy into their own hands, collectivised them, administered them, even abolished money and lived by communistic principles of work and distribution -- all of this in the midst of a terrible civil war, yet without producing the chaos or even the serious dislocations that were and still are predicted by authoritarian 'radicals.
Related QuestionsWhat is socialism?
Just da FAQ'sThe word "socialism" also means many different things to different people. There is a scientific definition and at least two commonly believed bullshit definitions. The following chart may help:
Related QuestionsIn anarchism are there any police?
ANARCHISM.net / forum - Our own anarchist faq?I can attest to this question since it was asked of me when I deputized myself as a member of the House of Representatives. The non-anarchists were insisting that I had to be voted into the position so I did the vote thing and found myself in front of a bunch of people asking questions.
Related QuestionsJesus is a Libertarian?
Vote Gary Shumway, State Representative, District 53 - Frequ...According to the LDS teachings, with which I was raised, part of the plan of salvation and our sojourn on this earth involved our being free to choose. Free to choose if we were going to follow the commandments of God. Satan's plan was that he was going to force us to do his will. Satan's plan is that we would be forced to follow the commandments. On the other hand, Jesus wanted to give us our (free) agency to choose if we were going to follow the commandments, or not.
Related QuestionsWhere has socialism existed?
Just da FAQ'sSame as above. Scientific socialism (ie: the rule of society by the working class) has never existed (except in embryonic form such as the Paris Commune of 1871 or the early period of the 1917 revolution in Russia). The words "communism" and "socialism" are commonly mis-used to describe a society in which a popular revolution against the ruling class and foreign imperialism results in a radical transformation of property relations and an improvement in the living conditions of the masses.
Related QuestionsSo what does the anarchist cookbook have to do with anarchism?
The Anarchist Cookbook FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions about...Well, arguably not a hell of a lot. Anarchism is an extremely personal topic and one which I don't dare to philosophize about. Some anarchists like to more closely align themselves with peace and freedom while some are all about active protest and causing mayhem. There are many sites out there where you can learn more about anarchism without the anarchist cookbook: Anarchy for Anybody: Anarchism does not mean bloodshed; it does not mean robbery, arson, etc.
Related QuestionsWhat is a libertarian?
Chris Holt : Lounge / Libertarianism, by Eric RaymondThe word means roughly "believer in liberty". Libertarians believe in individual conscience and individual choice, and reject the use of force or fraud to compel others except in direct response to force or fraud. Some libertarians (the so-called Le Fevbrians) reject *all* use of force, even in self-defense.
Related QuestionsThe Libertarianism FAQThe word means approximately "believer in liberty". Libertarians believe in individual conscience and individual choice, and reject the use of force or fraud to compel others except in response to force or fraud. (This latter is called the "Non-Coercion Principle" and is the one thing all libertarians agree on.)Related Questions
Official Website of the Libertarian National CommitteeLibertarian: A person who upholds the principles of individual liberty especially of thought and action. Capitalized: a member of a political party advocating libertarian principles. Libertarians believe in, and pursue, personal freedom while maintaining personal responsibility. The Libertarian Party itself serves a much larger pro-liberty community with the specific mission of electing Libertarians to public office.Related Questions
How can I become a Libertarian?
Official Website of the Libertarian National CommitteeFor the reasonable fee of $25 per year, you can become a Sustaining Member of the Libertarian Party and a real, card-carrying Libertarian. After you join, you will receive our monthly publication, LP News, along with regular updates on our national activities. More importantly, if you join our political party and become a Libertarian, you will stand with thousands of other Americans who are proudly committed to bringing about true freedom within our nation.
Related QuestionsA.1.3. How do I get commercial support for Bugzilla?
The Bugzilla FAQhttp://bugzilla.org/consulting.html is a list of people and companies who have asked us to list them as consultants for Bugzilla. www.collab.net offers Bugzilla as part of their standard offering to large projects. They do have some minimum fees that are pretty hefty, and generally aren't interested in small projects. There are several experienced Bugzilla hackers on the mailing list/newsgroup who are willing to make themselves available for generous compensation.
Related QuestionsWhat is National Socialism?
FAQNational Socialism is simply the application of the laws of Nature-the operating laws of God in this universe-to human affairs. As such, it incorporates a specific and special call to Aryankind.
Related QuestionsSection A - What is Anarchism?
Frequently Asked Questions about AnarchismModern civilization faces three potentially catastrophic crises: (1) social breakdown, a shorthand term for rising rates of poverty, homelessness, crime, violence, alienation, drug and alcohol abuse, social isolation, political apathy, dehumanization, the deterioration of community structures of self-help and mutual aid, etc.
Related QuestionsWhat criticisms have been made of anarchism?
Anarchist Theory FAQ Version 5.2An anarchist society, lacking any central coercive authority, would quickly degenerate into violent chaos."
Related QuestionsA7. What's the difference between small-l libertarian and big-l Libertarian?
The Libertarianism FAQAll Libertarians are libertarians, but not the reverse. A libertarian is a person who believes in the Non-Coercion Principle and the libertarian program. A Libertarian is a person who believes the existing political system is a proper and effective means of implementing those principles; specifically, "Libertarian" usually means a member of the Libertarian Party, the U.S.'s largest and most successful third party.
Related QuestionsA9. What would a libertarian "government" do and how would it work?
The Libertarianism FAQEnforce contracts. Anarcho-libertarians believe the "government" in this sense can be a loose network of rent-a-cops, insurance companies, and for-profit arbitration boards operating under a shared legal code; minarchists believe more centralization would be necessary and envision something much like a Jeffersonian constitional government.
Related QuestionsB1. What is the libertarian position on abortion?
The Libertarianism FAQMost libertarians are strongly in favor of abortion rights (the Libertarian Party often shows up at pro-rights rallies with banners that say "We're Pro-Choice on Everything!"). Many libertarians are personally opposed to abortion, but reject governmental meddling in a decision that should be private between a woman and her physician.
Related QuestionsB5. What is the libertarian position on the draft?
The Libertarianism FAQWe believe the draft is slavery, pure and simple, and ought to be prohibited as "involuntary servitude" by the 13th Amendment. Any nation that cannot find enough volunteers to defend it among its citizenry does not deserve to survive.
Related QuestionsIs managed care socialism?
UW-Cooperative Extension Health Policy Information--FAQIn its present application, it¹s just the opposite. It¹s being used as a tool for "free enterprise" and fierce competition. A socialist health plan would guarantee access for all Americans. There is nothing required of managed care that would lead to universal access.
Related QuestionsWhy Socialism is considered to be evil?
Socialism is evil because it denies the origin of life, the Creator, and replaces it with humanism/naturalism, which claims that the supreme goodness is in human and it does not emanate from God.
Related QuestionsCan Socialism be merged with Church teaching?
No. Every member of the Church is excommunicated automatically from it, once socialism is adopted as a conviction.Because it contradicts the Credo of our belief. They are incompatible.
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