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