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The traditional anarchist circle-A symbol, combining the letters A and O to represent the idea "Anarchy is order"

Anarchism has traditionally condemned chaos, despite the association of the two in the popular consciousness.

The word 'anarchy' first entered the English language in 1642 during the English Civil War as a term of abuse used by Royalists to damn those who were fomenting disorder.^[1] It was not until the time of the French Revolution some, such as the Enragés, began to use the term positively.^[2]

Depictions in the press and popular fiction helped create a lasting public impression that anarchists are violent terrorists. This perception was enhanced by events such as the Haymarket Riot, where anarchists were blamed for throwing a bomb at police who came to break up a public meeting in Chicago. The writer J. R. R. Tolkien, describing his political philosophy in a letter to his son Christopher, characterised anarchy as "philosophically understood, meaning abolition of control not whiskered men with bombs."^[3]

However, some anarchists do advocate chaos, most prominently Hakim Bey, creator of post-anarchism, who embraced the liberatory nature of chaos.^[4]

Propaganda of the Deed

Terrorism

Nihilist movement

Metaphysical chaos

Public perception

Anarchism is commonly perceived in the public mind as advocating chaos and destruction.

References

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^ Sheehan, Sean. Anarchism, London: Reaktion Books Ltd., 2004. p. 85.
^ Drout, Michael (2007). J. R. R. Tolkien Encyclopedia. New York: Routledge. p. 161. ISBN 0415969425.
^ Hakim Bey. "Chaos: the broadsheets of ontological anarchism". T.A.Z.: The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic Terrorism. Autonomedia.

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[2] Sheehan, Sean. Anarchism, London: Reaktion Books Ltd., 2004. p. 85.

[3] Drout, Michael (2007). J. R. R. Tolkien Encyclopedia. New York: Routledge. p. 161. ISBN 0415969425.

[4] Hakim Bey. "Chaos: the broadsheets of ontological anarchism". T.A.Z.: The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic Terrorism. Autonomedia.

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