With their concern for personal autonomy and individual freedom, anarchists more than any other socialists are aware of the inhumanity of both physical punishment and manipulative cure for anti-social members of the community. They look to reasoned argument and friendly treatment to deal with criminals and wish to respect their humanity and individuality.

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Themes

  • Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination
  • Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality

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