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[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 2. Anarchism]

Full Idea

Anarchists actually want much more organisation, though organisation without authority. …When compulsion is replaced by consent there will have to be more discussion and planning, not less.

Gist of Idea

Anarchists want organisation by consent, so there will be more planning, not less

Source

Nicolas Walter (About Anarchism [1969], p07)

A Reaction

The spectre of a way of life consisting largely of committee meetings looms. A sensible anarchy will delegate lots of small authorities.

Book Reference

Walter,Nicolas: 'About Anarchism' [Freedom Press 1977], p.7