The ASP was founded in 1997 by a small group of anarchists who believed that anarchist theory had become confused and often outdated. The objective of the group is to clarify, update and develop anarchist ideas and methods for the 21 st Century. We hold regular discussion meetings in Central London and publish essays and graphic texts on all aspects of anarchism and socio-political affairs. The ideas and publications we produce are not intended to be definitive, dogmatic or authoritarian statements but are intended to widen anarchist theoretical resources. We have no collective ideological line other than a belief that anarchism entails free thought, pluralism and experimentation.
Convictions create convicts.
All our published material is the result of detailed debate and general consensus of those taking part in the dialogues, with the exception of personal essays which contain the individual views of members. Though even the latter are not unmodified products isolated from intensive debate. We promote consensus on basic values, however one of these values is the free expression and affirmation of personal belief. Our views are constantly open to change. We do not aim to produce a tunnel visioned, systematic school of thought.