Wolff, RP
In Defense of Anarchism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520215733
- author:
- Wolff, RP
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 135
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 0.7 x 21 centimetres (0.02
- Genre:
- Anarchism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Robert Paul Wolff's In Defense of Anarchism is a philosophical exploration of individual autonomy and its relationship to state authority. The author argues that these two concepts are fundamentally incompatible, and that the moral legitimacy of the state is therefore undermined.
The book presents a compelling case for individualist anarchism, which posits that individuals have inherent rights and freedoms that cannot be compromised by external authorities. Wolff's central argument is that the state's authority is based on its ability to enforce laws and maintain order, but this ultimately relies on the surrender of individual autonomy.
Through a clear and concise analysis, Wolff seeks to challenge the conventional wisdom that the state is necessary for social order and stability. This thought-provoking work is an important contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of authority and the role of the state in society.
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