Anarchism
Challenges claims that coercive political hierarchy is necessary or legitimate. It explores voluntary association, federations, and other ways to coordinate social life without a sovereign state.
Foundational doctrines
- Anti-authoritarianism
- Voluntary association
- Decentralization
- Mutual aid
Disagreement and variation
Anarchists disagree about markets, property, religion, and strategy; critics question how non-state institutions can resolve conflict and prevent new domination. Economic, religious, and strategic branches vary substantially; this umbrella profile leaves economic organization unspecified.
Numerical positions in the interactive model are editorial reference estimates, not scientifically validated measurements.