Philosopher

John Zerzan

An American philosopher, Zerzan is one of the leading voices of anarcho-primitivism, criticizing civilization, technology, and domestication as sources of oppression and defending a return to ancestral ways of life.

1943–
Portrait: John Zerzan
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Profile across the 12 axes

How John Zerzan positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Federal
Federal 88%
Unitary 13%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 84%
Autocracy 16%

Power

Very strong - Liberty
Security 5%
Liberty 95%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 26%
Multiculturalism 74%

Diplomacy

Very strong - Pacifist
Militarist 10%
Pacifist 90%

Intervention

Strong - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 83%
Nationalist 18%

Economy

Strong - Public
Public 76%
Private 24%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 43%
Free market 58%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism
Protectionism 70%
Globalism 30%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 75%
Religious 25%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 81%
Traditionalist 19%

Technology

Very strong - Biology
Technology 3%
Biology 98%

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