Anarchism: A Criticism and History of the Anarchist Theory by E. V. Zenker
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"Anarchism: A Criticism and History of the Anarchist Theory" by E. V. Zenker is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive examination of Anarchism, detailing its ideological roots, key theorists, and the distinctions between Anarchism, Socialism, and Radicalism. The author promotes a critical dialogue on the principles of Anarchism, striving to clarify its tenets and challenge prevalent misunderstandings. The opening of the book
begins with a preface that reveals Zenker's motivation for writing this extensive analysis of Anarchism. He recounts a public lecture he gave following a violent incident involving anarchists in politics, highlighting the common misconceptions and ignorance surrounding the topic. Zenker emphasizes the need for a rigorous exploration of Anarchist literature, noting significant challenges in accessing relevant works due to widespread hostility toward Anarchism. His intention is to navigate through biases and prejudices to encourage a fair discussion about the theory, its historical context, and its implications for society. The preface sets the stage for a methodical investigation into the origins and evolution of Anarchist thought, starting with a consideration of its early precursors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zenker, E. V. (Ernst Viktor), 1865-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Anarchism: A Criticism and History of the Anarchist Theory |
| Credits |
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Anarchism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31903 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 546 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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