As far as terms go, I assumed #RevolutionarySyndicalism was interchangeable with #AnarchoSyndicalism. Kudos to #ZoeBaker - #MeansAndEnds being the first book I recall reading, that explained in detail the differences in terminology. The screenshot’s third paragraph defines Anarcho-Syndicalism. Ⓐ
I rarely use the term #StateCapitalism - because it is too confusing for most people, even if you explain which meaning you’re using. I simply say “The #USSR was #MarxistLeninist” - and usually leave it at that.
#ZoeBaker #MeansAndEnds #SocialistState #WorkersState #SovietRepubic #MarxistMarkkket Ⓐ
“Anarchy today is indignation, deadly hatred and eternal war against every oppressor and exploiter on the face of the earth… But tomorrow, once the obstacles have been overcome, anarchy will be solidarity and love - complete freedom for all.” - #CarloCafiero, quoted by #ZoeBaker, in #MeansAndEnds. Ⓐ
“The primary function of 'the state' is to reproduce the power of the economic ruling classes through violence. … #ÉliséeReclus… held that ‘the present function of the state consists foremost of defending the interests of landowners and the rights of capital’.” - #ZoeBaker, in #MeansAndEnds. Ⓐ
“[Anarchists] do not view ‘the state’ as the main oppressive social structure, or the singular root cause of social problems. Anarchists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries critiqued 3 main dominant structures: capitalism, landlordism, and the state.” - #ZoeBaker, in her book #MeansAndEnds. Ⓐ
The next title featured in Anarchist Summer Reading Program is Emma Goldman's afterword to "My Disillusionment in Russia". Read my take on it and find a link to the full text here: mikeshipley.com/emma-goldman...
#EmmaGoldman #AnarchistSummerReadingProgram #NonViolence #MeansAndEnds #Anarchism
Ever wondered why we value tools more than goals? The concept of 'instrumentality' challenges us to rethink how we prioritize means over ends—a debate that shapes modern efficiency-driven cultures. (Q73204959) #PhilosophyOfValue #MeansAndEnds
Thinking Out Loud: Speculations #politics #culture #society #technology #global #national #meansandends #transformation nancybrisson.substack.com/p/thinking-o... Photo-YouTube
