Individualist Anarchism in Late Victorian Britain

Ryley, Peter, Anarchist Studies

Abstract:

This article argues for the recognition of individualist anarchism as an important part of the radical milieu of late Victorian Britain. Through the writings of its main exponents and a reading of the radical press of the day, a picture emerges of a small but vibrant intellectual movement that rivalled the more widely recognised anarcho-communism. The article is a piece of intellectual history. It examines individualist ideas on political economy and anti-statism, particularly those of Henry Seymour and Albert Tarn, together with individualists' distinctive take on sexual and social freedom. The individualist anarchism of this period is best described as a form of free …

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Publication information: Article title: Individualist Anarchism in Late Victorian Britain. Contributors: Ryley, Peter - Author. Journal title: Anarchist Studies. Volume: 20. Issue: 2 Publication date: July 1, 2012. Page number: 72+. © Lawrence & Wishart 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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