The Peter Kropotkin Collection: Fields, Factories, and Workshops, Mutual Aid, The Conquest of Bread, The Place of Anarchism in Socialistic Evolution
"Mutual aid is as much a law of animal life as mutual struggle." - Peter Kropotkin
The Peter Kropotkin Collection brings together four of the Russian philosopher's most influential works on political theory, economics, and social reform. A scientist, geographer, and revolutionary thinker, Kropotkin remains one of the most significant voices in the history of anarchism and socialism. His writings combine rigorous analysis with a deep faith in cooperation, mutual support, and human freedom.
Fields, Factories, and Workshops (1899) argues for the decentralization of industry and agriculture, envisioning self-sufficient communities where labor is reorganized around cooperation and sustainability.
Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution (1902) challenges the dominance of social Darwinism, presenting cooperation-not competition-as the true foundation of both nature and human society.
The Conquest of Bread (1892) critiques capitalism and outlines a vision of a just, communal economy where resources are shared and human needs are met without exploitation.
The Place of Anarchism in Socialistic Evolution (1884) distinguishes anarchism from other socialist traditions, presenting it as a natural extension of socialism rooted in voluntary association and freedom.
Together, these works represent the core of Kropotkin's philosophy-an enduring call for solidarity, decentralization, and the reorganization of society on cooperative lines. This collection is essential for students of political science, history, sociology, anarchist theory, and social reform.
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