Emma Goldman: The True Meaning of Anarchism for Freedom and Society

„Anarchism stands for the liberation of the human mind from the dominion of religion and liberation of the human body from the coercion of property; liberation from the shackles and restraint of government. It stands for a social order based on the free grouping of individuals…“

Emma GoldmanEmma Goldman defines anarchism as liberation from religion, property, and government—for a social order based on free association.
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Emma Goldman was a Latvian-American anarchist, political activist, and writer known for her radical views on freedom, social justice, and anarchist philosophy.

This quote encapsulates the essence of anarchism as a pursuit of freedom from all coercions—mental, physical, and societal—and highlights the importance of voluntary community.


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Quote by Emma Goldman on anarchism and liberation from religion, property, and government

Emma Goldman (1869–1940) was a prominent anarchist and political activist famous for her speeches, writings, and commitment to workers' rights, women's rights, and social revolution. She emigrated from Russia to the USA and was a central figure in the anarchist movement of the early 20th century.

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