The Abolition of the State (Classic Reprint): An Historical and Critical Sketch of the Parties Advocating Direct Government, a Federal Republic, or Individualism - Softcover

Engländer, Sigmund

 
9781330608531: The Abolition of the State (Classic Reprint): An Historical and Critical Sketch of the Parties Advocating Direct Government, a Federal Republic, or Individualism

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This book explores the profound history and development of anti-government and anti-state ideas in Europe in the 19th century. The author traces the evolution of these ideas, from the early French Revolution through the social and economic upheavals of the time. The book delves into the philosophies of influential thinkers like Proudhon, who argued for the abolition of the state and the sovereignty of the individual. It examines the emergence of mutual credit and the suppression of interest on capital as central themes in the movement. The author also discusses the concept of the individual as the central authority and the attempts to reconcile liberty and centralization. By providing a nuanced understanding of these ideas and their historical context, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between the individual, the state, and the pursuit of a free and just society.

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