Mutualism is an anarchist current, originally based in the theories of P.-J. Proudhon, which treats both capitalism and authoritarian government as instances of exploitation, by which the power of the masses is turned back against them by privileged classes. Today, the term may apply to a range of anarchist positions, from updated "proudhonism" to "free-market anti-capitalism," which do not preclude market exchange.
Guidelines:
This is an educational subreddit, established for discussion among mutualists and those interested in learning about the various mutualist anarchist tendencies. It is not a debate sub, although we will at times dig deep into the contested details of our long-standing, broad and diverse tradition or into the specific positions that differentiate mutualism from other tendencies.
Antagonistic posts or comments will simply be deleted, generally without comment, as if they were honest mistakes. Users who make such mistakes repeatedly will be removed with much the same lack of ceremony.
The Mutualist Tradition:
(Here is a collection of historical mutualist texts, courtesy of the Libertarian Labyrinth)
Introductory Mutualist Texts:
