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Philosophy Assignment: Anarchism and Marxism

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Philosophy Assignment: Anarchism and Marxism

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Anarchism is not a better theory thanMarxism, for bringing about the freedomof ordinary working people: Debate
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Anarchist opposition to private propertyWorking class people are such individuals who work with a motive to earn wages fortheir daily livelihood. Working class occupation include white collar jobs, blue collar jobs andservice class people. In earlier times, many people and capitalism people use working peoplerapidly without thinking about them and such people work for more than working hours. Forthis, many scholars provide their views and arguments in which some signify that rules andregulations are helpful whereas some think that freedom is essential. For this purpose, two majortheories are identified which are Anarchism and Marxism. Anarchism theory is provided by theDaniel Guérin in which it got identified that no authority and governance is beneficial. On theother hand, Marxism theory is provided by Karl Marx which completely emphasises on tradeunion and their importance (Avrich, 2014). In this report, Marxism theory of Karl Marx willdescribed along with the Anarchism theory of Daniel Guérin for identifying which theory issuitable for bringing out the freedom for ordinary people. Hence, their concept and pro and conswill get identify in an appropriate manner. At the end of this report, it will get concluded thatwhich one of the theory is appropriate and better for bringing freedom for ordinary workingpeople.We will summarise each arguments in turnIt is summarised that the statement reflects the usefulness of either of theory which aid inbringing about the freedom for ordinary working people. In this arguments, perspective ofvarious authors are used in which some provide arguments in favour of Anarchism where as onthe other hand some not. According to various authors perspective it gets analyse that whichtheory is more appropriate for bringing out the freedom. On the other hand it is argued thatAnarchism support all people who are altruistic, wise and good and it does not lay any blueprintfor the free society. As compare to Marxism theory it is not perfect freedom. Research which is plan to do This sort of research is define as secondary sources because various books, journals andarticles which are helpful in concluding an appropriate result for that. In relation to gain a betterdecision, there are many issues are already derive which are a part of these theories or can saycriticism against each other. The research help in creating understanding related to the theory of1
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Marxism and Anarchism. The ideal of anarchism is a society where all individuals have right todo whatever they want. Ordinary people are such groups who lead to work on the basis of wages and salary.Rights of people get affected due to abolishment by capitalism because they used them rapidlywithout thinking twice. Hence, a proper framework is required to work properly and in the rightdirection. “No authority” and “no governance” is a major thing which reflect from the theory ofAnarchism. This made a person free for doing and performing any task. Anarchy is made withthe combination of two Greek words which are “an” which means “av” and “arkhe” whichemphasises the meaning “apxn”. By joining these two words, a proper meaning of anarchy isabsence of authority and government. Synonyms of anarchy is defined as the disorganisation,chaos and disorder (Goldman, 2012).According to this theory, there is not even a single hierarchy is identified for doing thework. A proper freedom has to be provided to each and every person so that they can workwithout any restriction. For ordinary people, this theory is helpful as they do not want any loadon themselves and does not want any barrier on their head. For such perspective, this theory ishelpful (Anarchism, 2011).2
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(Source: Anarchism, 2011)Another major theory has provided by Karl Marx whose name is Marxism in which solely focuswas based on capitalist society who lead to invest more and more in economy and need morelabour for machinery. As per the theory, groups are divided into segments who have similarinterest and working pattern. These groups are required just for the purpose of conserving andpreserving the rights of ordinary people. Karl Marx work, “The Communist Manifesto” is aninfamous book which completely criticised the upper class in a capitalist society. We will summarise each arguments in turnFrom the statement it reflect that Marx's own the concept of freedom and rights instead ofsketchy. As we must get agree with the Marx that citizenships is presented too often whichbecome a partial political concept. As it is useful for the people who are considered in this study.Therefore, after rejecting the concept itself as too limited it is easy to argue for a differentbroader definition of citizenship. Further argument of Anarchism which is summarised that right3Illustration: Anarchism
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