Anarchism poses an ideal form of society in which popular rule reigns supreme. However, due to systematic flaws and external pressures, the philosophy has fallen short in practice. While examples of anarchism in action have existed, these failures raise questions on the validity of the organization of the system and what ... what principles civilization must be organized in anarchism. The structures of anarchist societies must be formed to incorporate anarchism's principles, or else fail. Anarchism may be defined as a political philosophy based upon nonhierarchical free associations, decentra...

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... his many followers, the state exists not to promote people's spiritual salvation, but to serve its citizens and to guarantee their life, liberty, and property under a constitution. Much of Locke's philosophy is reflected in the writings of the Anglo-American political philosopher and writer Thomas Paine, who argued that the authority of one generation should not be considered binding on its ... people. Thomas Jefferson also echoed Locke in the Declaration of Independence and in later pronouncements defending revolutions, attacking paternalistic government, and upholding free expression ...

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