LIMITS AND POSSIBILITIES OF ANARCHISM. PROPOSING A “FOCUSED ANARCHISM”

Abstract

The aim of this study is to delimitate the possibilities, limits and scope of anarchism. A qualitative study of the authors is made, which systematically reviews of each possibility of anarchism. Chapter I is focused on the notion of anarchism in history as a form of government; we find that not all anarchists agree with the idea of an absolute “self-government”; they are thinking in other types of government (associations, syndicates, cooperatives, federation, etc.). There we will also analyze which could be the best form of government. Chapter II defines the limits of anarchism. The main questions here are: Is absolute anarchism possible? Could any society be absolutely ungoverned? What kind of limits could anarchy have? We will consider many possible limits, such as political, economic, and legal limits; in the army, in political policy, in roads and public services. Then we design a way to include anarchism in the legal system. After concluding that absolute anarchism is not possible, we consider what level of anarchism can be adopted and in which fields it is possible. The main conclusion is that anarchy as a way of living cannot be an absolute value, and anarchy as a form of government must be revised, if it hopes to gain some approval of society. It may be convenient for each country some level of a focused anarchism.