Single Idea 23163

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 2. Anarchism]

Full Idea

It is obvious that in a state of anarchy there could not be universities or scientific research or publication of books, or even such simple things as seaside holidays.

Gist of Idea

In an anarchy universities, research, books, and even seaside holidays, would be impossible

Source

Bertrand Russell (Authority and the Individual [1949], 5)

Book Reference

Russell,Bertrand: 'Authority and the Individual' [Unwin 1977], p.68


A Reaction

A seaside holiday seems possible, though it obviously needs means of publicity, and of transport. Why is a private university impossible? The general thought seems to be that anything very complex would be impossible. Maybe.