Anarcho-primitivism Essays

Disobedience can be defined as failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority. Disobedience can also be defined as causing a disarray within society and causing a shift in social normals to more perfectly suit the conditions of a community at a given time, in the sense that it promotes the questions of poor social norms, and the change in our mortal standards and by the progressive though of one’s own mind. Oscar Wilde argues that it can allow society to progress and to allow science about

“Others- as most legislators, politicians, lawyers, ministers, and office-holders- serve the state chiefly with their heads; and, as they rarely make any moral distinctions, they are as likely to serve the devil, without intending it, as God.” The benevolent natural instinct of man, Henry David Thoreau believed that it was the sole thing that should govern people. Thoreau believed that it was the corruption and greed of human institutions that lead to the eventual downfall of man. This topic has

In his book Ishmael, Daniel Quinn explores the theme of captivity through the character of Ishmael, a telepathic gorilla who acts as a teacher to the narrator. The concept of captivity is a central theme in the novel, and Ishmael's teachings challenge the reader to reconsider their relationship with the world around them and to recognize the destructive consequences of their actions. Through the concept of cultural captivity, Quinn challenges the reader to reconsider their relationship with the world

Communism in theory seems perfect, but in practicality it remains only a theory because there remains no feasible way to accomplish it. A person/people will always possess more power than the rest, yet majority of people believe it could solve some of the most horrendous problems the world faces; however, true equality in a society exists in hypothetical and ideological scenarios. True equality represents equality based on everything humanly possible, which means physical characteristics, education

There are multiple symbols within Lord of the Flies, however, the fourth chapter mainly focuses on Piggy’s spectacles, fire, painted faces, and long hair. It is Piggy’s glasses and their reflection that causes the boys to first create a fire on top of the mountain. Without them, the boys may still remain in the dark before finding an alternative way to spark a flame. This makes the spectacles a key survival tool. Therefore, the spectacles represent the progression of technology on the island and

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” These words of Emerson perfectly portray individualism. Imagine a world where love is illegal. Imagine a home without privacy. Imagine a mind without freedom to think. Would war signify peace? Would freedom define slavery? Would ignorance illustrate strength? In 1984, George Orwell illustrates the effects of no individualism through totalitarianism, love/sexuality, loyalty

Henry Thoreau was a simple man who believed in simple living. Thoreau would probably turn circles in his grave if he was to realize how technical the world has become. Two reasons that made Thoreau particularly suspicious of technology were (1) that we have to spend time working to afford the technology, so why not be without technology and more free time, and (2) that technology distances us from nature and can affect our lives for the worse. Sure there is some sense in his beliefs, but technology

“Words can inspire, and words can destroy. Choose yours well.” - Robin Sharma. In 1787, a convention was held to determine the efficiency of a debatable Constitution discussed by the delegates. Benjamin Franklin, having represented Pennsylvania, then presented a speech regarding his position on the topic, declaring his agreement to it in spite of his uncertainty on whether or not it will result in negative consequences in the future. His diplomatic skills were enhanced with great effort that implies

After World War II, people around the world were skeptical of everything: the government, their leaders, and society as a whole. Many were in a constant state of fear of nuclear annihilation. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, published in 1954, is believed to be a “political and historical allegory, even as a cautionary tale for the leaders of the world” (Henningfeld). The island is what the world would be like after nuclear annihilation, and the demise of the boys is what Golding is warning society

Lord of the Flies, written by William Golding, is a novel that tells the story of a plane full of English schoolboys, evacuating the ongoing war, crashing near an island, leaving them marooned. With there being no adults or supervision the boys are left to fend and survive on their own. A boy by the name of Ralph is picked as their chief and he organizes fire and shelter. Another boy by the name of Jack, who is leader of the choir boys that were on the plane takes that group hunting. Over the during

Anarchy, a social state in which human actions are governed by their morals, is considered to be the most liberating template to form society around. In an anarchical society, the absence of government allows absolute freedom for any individual involved, and in a society such as this, people are able do as they please without experiencing any governmental repercussions for their actions. Where this seems to parallel the society introduced to us in the short story, “Speech Sounds”, by Octavia Butler

Technology is a main component of the futuristic dystopian fiction that leads to complicating people’s lives. In order to have the upper hand, the government uses technology as a double-edged weapon. The theme of technology shows how scientific advancement is used as mean a distraction and intimidation. As a distraction, Technology is used to keep the people hypnotized in their artificial pleasures. It is not just a part of people’s lives, it is their life itself; it forms and creates their thoughts

In ancient times, approximately 10,000 years ago, the Neolithic revolution arose and farming/agricultural societies replaced the savage-like hunter gatherer societies. This jump in technological advancements in such a small period of time was a monumental triumph for humanity as a whole, and this upward trend only continued to progress as time went on. The rise of agricultural societies was also extremely essential to the evolution of humanity because without it we would not have made advances in

Thoreau begins his essay with the motto "That government is best which governs least." He expresses his distrust of government by explaining that he believes it to be "perverted and abused" before people can decide upon issues with it. He makes his point by referencing the Mexican war which was lead by a collection of wealthy individuals who manipulated the government's act of conduct to their liking. Thoreau claims that government is itself, a oppressive and corrupt tool that allows few men to

A historian once wrote that the 19th century was “a time of bitter conflict, as the world of the past fought to remain alive.” During the 19th century, there was an emergence of the political ideologies: liberalism, conservatism, and socialism. Liberalism sought to limit the government, preserve individual freedom and believed in the hierarchy of merit. Conservatism attempted to preserve the existing order and believed in tradition over reason. Socialists believed in strengthening parliaments and