Comments on The Pensive Quill: Paradoxes of Utopia- Anarchist Culture and Politic...

Alec, Darwin's theory of natural selection wa...

2012-10-29T22:23:39.475Z

Alec,

Darwin's theory of natural selection was turned into social Darwinism by free marketing ideologues. Much of the ideas espoused in it predated Darwin’s Origin of Species. It also ignores the crucial role of culture in human evolution.

I have always found Anarchism attractive precisely...

2012-10-16T20:51:57.525+01:00

I have always found Anarchism attractive precisely because of its promotion of human cooperation and the decentralisation of power. It seems to me that structures of centralised power and monopoly are characteristic of unequal social systems based on class exploitation. Most present day social evils are manifestations of power relationships consistent with the acqusition of wealth and privilige by the few at the expense of the many.

A society based on 'Mutual Aid' seems a much more sensible way of organising human affairs than Darwin's theory of natural selection and/or survival of the strongest of the species.

Is Anarchism an Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Sean, a nice piece. Having an interest in recent...

2012-09-14T21:53:01.219+01:00

Sean,

a nice piece. Having an interest in recent Argentine history I found the review very relevant.

A great review Sean,all the way through this I th...

2012-09-14T11:19:03.007+01:00

A great review Sean,all the way through this I thought how the catholic church and their reactions to this..