existentialist anarchist

An 'existentialist anarchist' merges existentialist philosophy, which values individual freedom and responsibility, with anarchist principles that reject centralized authority.

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Definition

C2Philosophy

(academic, political)A person who combines the belief in individual freedom and personal responsibility with the rejection of all forms of imposed authority.

Example

  • An existentialist anarchist believes that true freedom comes from rejecting societal constraints and taking full responsibility for one's own life.
  • Existentialist anarchists argue that a society without hierarchical structures allows for genuine personal autonomy.

C2Politics

(academic, political)Someone who advocates for a society where individuals live without centralized authority, emphasizing personal choice and responsibility.

Example

  • In political discourse, existentialist anarchists often highlight the importance of dismantling institutional power to achieve true individual freedom.
  • The existentialist anarchist movement draws inspiration from thinkers like Max Stirner and Albert Camus.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "existentialist anarchist":

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