Outline of anarchism
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to anarchism, generally defined as the political philosophy which holds the state to be undesirable, unnecessary and harmful, or alternatively as opposing authority and hierarchical organization in the conduct of human relations. Proponents of anarchism, known as anarchists, advocate stateless society|stateless societies or non- Hierarchy|hierarchical voluntary association s. Nature of anarchism. Manifestos and expositions. Anarchism is a living project which has continued to evolve as social conditions have changed. The following are examples of anarchist manifesto s and essays produced during various time periods, each  expressing different interpretations and proposals for anarchist philosophy. Anarchist schools of thought. File:Anarchist flags and stars-2019.svg|thumb|The bisected flags/stars which Anarchist symbolism|symbolize various anarchist schools of thought (note that these are not necessarily mutually exclusive; for example, a pacifist can be a communist, and that this does not display all anarchist schools.) Anarchism has many heterogeneous and diverse schools of thought , united by a common opposition to compulsory rule. Anarchist schools are characterized by "the belief that government is both harmful and unnecessary", but may differ fundamentally, supporting anything from extreme individualism to complete collectivism . Regardless, some are viewed  as being compatible, and it is not uncommon for individuals to subscribe to more than one. Some of the following terms do not refer to specific branches of anarchist thought, but rather are generic labels applied to various branches, they are marked as umbrella terms. Affinity groups. Anarchists creates different forms of organizations, structured around the principles of anarchism, to meet each other, share information, organize struggles and trace ways to spread the anarchist ideas through the world, since they understand that the only way to achieve a free and egalitarian society in the end is through equally free and  egalitarian means. History of anarchism. |thumb|The execution of the Haymarket martyrs following the Haymarket affair of 1886 inspired a new generation of anarchists Although social movements and philosophies with anarchic qualities predate anarchism, anarchism as a specific political philosophy began in 1840 with the publication of " What Is Property? " by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon . In the following decades it spread from Western Europe to various regions, countries, and continents, impacting local social movements. The success of the 1917 October Revolution in Imperial Russia|Russia initiated a decline in prominence for anarchism in the mid-20th century, roughly coinciding with the time period referred  to by historians as " The short twentieth century ". Since the late 1980s, anarchism has begun a gradual return to the world stage. History of anarchism by region. |thumb| Australian Anarchist Centenary Celebrations on 1 May 1986 at the Melbourne Eight Hour Day monument General anarchism concepts. These are concepts which, although not exclusive to anarchism , are significant in historical and/or modern anarchist circles. As the anarchist milieu is philosophically heterogeneous , there is disagreement over which of these concepts should play a role in anarchism. Organizations. Notable organizations. |thumb|200x200px|The traditional fist-and-cross symbol of the Anarchist Black Cross , a notable  political support organization (est. 1906) Formal anarchist organizational initiatives date back to the mid-19th century. The oldest surviving anarchist organizations include Freedom Press (est. 1886) of England, the Industrial Workers of the World (est. 1905), Anarchist Black Cross (est. 1906), Central Organisation of the Workers of Sweden (est. 1910) and the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (est. 1910) of Spain. Structures. Anarchist organizations come in a variety of forms, largely based upon common anarchist principles of voluntary cooperation, mutual aid, and direct action. They are also largely informed by anarchist social theory and philosophy, tending towards Participatory organization|participation and decentralization . External  links. Category:Outlines of philosophy topics Category:Wikipedia outlines Category:Anarchism| Category:Anarchism lists|