Hey all, I started my dive into anarchism a little over a year ago and I’ve read a lot of the anarchy/socialism 101 type books but I’m starting to find a lot of it repetitive. I’m looking for suggestions to deepen my understanding of anarchism and libertarian socialism. Especially praxis and tactics, a lot of theory that I’ve come across doesn’t really get into the weeds about applying it, and as someone in an area with no leftist orgs to speak of (outside of a small DSA chapter), I don’t have anyone local to go to in order to learn from.
I want to start putting all of this knowledge to use in my area but I’m not 100% sure where to start or how to avoid some of the pitfalls of organizing. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Did you check out crimethinc? I really like them for approach that to me feels very different more classical texts i read (didnt read that many tho)
Also which book from list did you feel most connected with / engaged by?
I’ve seen them referenced online before but I haven’t gotten around to looking them up. Their library seems to have a lot on praxis, thank you for linking it!
Kropotkin definitely spoke to me most, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Malatesta and rockers writing as well. The first chapter of anarcho-syndicalism was a great summary and history of anarchism that tied a lot together for me. The rest of it was so-so, I want to start anarcho-syndicalism: theory and practice after I finish seeing like a state, but that may be a while. Seeing like a state is deeeeeeense haha
I read both of kropotkins books (bread book 100% and mutual aid 40%) and I connect with his ideas / views on mutual aid :) I think he writes in a way that just make it seem so natural and reproducable.