Is Anarchism Dangerous? If So, To Whom? UPDATED POST

Go watch this movie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm5tb_5WovA

Emma Goldman was a well-known anarchist. This week we'll watch a film about how she was an exceedingly dangerous woman. After we watch the film, I want you to consider these questions:

Why was she considered dangerous then? Would she be considered dangerous today? What was she advocating? Do you agree or disagree with what she advocated? Why or why not? Finally, one last question: is anarchism dangerous? If so, to whom?

Everyday Anarchy

Anarchism as a political philosophy values voluntary action. A person should be able to organize their life without being coerced or forced by anybody, especially the government. I've pointed to a number of examples where in our everyday lives we organize ourselves without being forced. One example we talked about in class is the Pan Tram bus -- people generally gather at the bus stops and orderly board the bus without being coerced. There are many other possible examples.

Think about your own life. Describe an example of anarchism in everyday life. When do you organize yourself without being coerced or forced?

Politics and Government, Spring 2015

Hello Classes

This semester this blog is a way to get you participating and thinking about politics and government. Two Politics and Government classes will all be using this blog and commenting on posts. With nearly 60 students participating, there should be ample opportunity for everyone to have something worthwhile to say in response to my original post or another students' post.

Please be THOUGHTFUL and RESPECTFUL with those posts that you disagree with. There should be no personal attacks or name calling. This is the space to make reasoned arguments about political struggle and governmental order.

Enjoy the semester!