While these are good suggestions (I especially like the fictional SciFi novel “The Dispossessed” for its healthy dose of self-criticism), I would say overall Anarchist thought has been much less influenced by some rather theoretical books from long dead authors. It’s more of a living tradition, often shared by people not even fully aware of it.
Definitely. Even reading about pre-colonial Australian Aboriginal society, or reading the Tao Te Ching could be good introductions to Anarchist thought and practice. Or looking at mutual aid networks that are built during pandemics and natural disasters.
While these are good suggestions (I especially like the fictional SciFi novel “The Dispossessed” for its healthy dose of self-criticism), I would say overall Anarchist thought has been much less influenced by some rather theoretical books from long dead authors. It’s more of a living tradition, often shared by people not even fully aware of it.
Definitely. Even reading about pre-colonial Australian Aboriginal society, or reading the Tao Te Ching could be good introductions to Anarchist thought and practice. Or looking at mutual aid networks that are built during pandemics and natural disasters.