12Axes
Anarchist

Individualist Anarchism

Anarchist branch that places the sovereignty and freedom of the individual above all, rejecting the state and collective coercion and defending voluntary associations that preserve each person's autonomy.

Country: United States (Massachusetts) Key figure: Lysander Spooner

Profile across the 12 axes

How Individualist Anarchism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Federal
Federal 95%
Unitary 5%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 85%
Autocracy 15%

Power

Very strong - Liberty
Security 1%
Liberty 99%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 14%
Multiculturalism 86%

Diplomacy

Very strong - Pacifist
Militarist 9%
Pacifist 91%

Intervention

Very strong - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 94%
Nationalist 6%

Economy

Strong - Private
Public 23%
Private 78%

Control

Very strong - Free market
Planning 5%
Free market 95%

Trade

Very strong - Globalism
Protectionism 10%
Globalism 90%

Religion

Very strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 89%
Religious 11%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 71%
Traditionalist 29%

Technology

Strong - Technology
Technology 76%
Biology 24%
Closest country United States (Massachusetts) A northeastern US state, Massachusetts is a progressive stronghold and a hub of education and science, with… Associated personality Lysander Spooner An American jurist and anarchist, Spooner championed natural law and the free market, questioned the legitimacy of the… Anarchist Anarchism Philosophy that rejects the state and all coercive authority, defending the free organization of society through… Anarchist Anarcho-Communism Current that unites anarchism and communism, proposing a society without state or private property, with collective… Anarchist Anarcho-Collectivism Anarchist branch that would abolish the state and private ownership of the means of production, keeping remuneration… Anarchist Anarcho-Syndicalism Current that sees revolutionary unions as the basis for overthrowing capitalism through direct action and the general… Anarchist Mutualism Anarchist current founded by Proudhon that advocates fair exchange, free credit, and use-based property, with… Anarchist Individualist Socialism Branch that reconciles socialist ideals with strong emphasis on personal autonomy and freedom, defending cooperation…

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