Anarchism and Authority

A Philosophical Introduction to Classical Anarchism

Paul McLaughlin, Professor Joseph Friggieri, Professor Moira Gatens , Dr. Simon Glendinning

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Routledge
28 November 2007

Social & political philosophy; Anarchism

Examining the political theory of anarchism from a philosophical and historical perspective, Paul McLaughlin relates anarchism to the fundamental ethical and political problem of authority. The book pays particular attention to the authority of the state and the anarchist rejection of all traditional claims made for the legitimacy of state authority, the author both explaining and defending the central tenets of the anarchist critique of the state.

The founding works of anarchist thought, by Godwin, Proudhon and Stirner, are explored and anarchism is examined in its historical context, including the influence of such events as the Enlightenment and the French Revolution on anarchist thought. Finally, the major theoretical developments of anarchism from the late-nineteenth century to the present are summarized and evaluated.

This book is both a highly readable account of the development of anarchist thinking and a lucid and well-reasoned defence of the anarchist philosophy.

By: Paul McLaughlin
Series edited by: Professor Joseph Friggieri, Professor Moira Gatens, Dr. Simon Glendinning, Professor Alan Goldman
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780754661962
ISBN 10: 0754661962
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 28 November 2007
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; Part 1 Anarchism and the Problem of Authority; Chapter 1 Defining Anarchism; Chapter 2 The Nature of Authority; Chapter 3 Forms of Authority; Chapter 4 The Legitimacy of the State; Part 2 Anarchism and the History of Ideas; Chapter 5 The Historical Foundations of Anarchism; Chapter 6 Foundational Texts of Anarchism; Chapter 7 Theoretical Developments of Anarchism; Chapter 101 Conclusion;

Paul McLaughlin is Visiting Lecturer at the Centre for Ethics, University of Tartu, Estonia.

Reviews for Anarchism and Authority: A Philosophical Introduction to Classical Anarchism

'Above all, then, this volume performs both a clarificatory and redemptive function, and is an invaluable resource for anyone - student or scholar - wishing to acquire a basic and accurate philosophical grounding of anarchist thought.' Studies in Social and Political Thought