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“This, then, is the Anarchistic definition of government: the subjection of the non-invasive individual to an external will.”

Quote by Benjamin Tucker

Book:Instead of a Book

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Instead of a Book

This work is a compilation of various narratives and reflections on the nature of writing and the act of storytelling. It delves into the intricacies of the creative process and the impact of literature on society. more

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Benjamin Tucker

Benjamin Tucker was an American anarchist, writer, and editor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his contributions to individualist anarchism, advocating for a stateless, anarchist society through education, cooperation, and voluntary exchange. more

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