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Paul Goodman

Paul Goodman: Influential Voice of Anarchism

Paul Goodman was born on September 9, 1911 in the United States. He was a prominent anarchist philosopher, pacifist, poet, novelist, and playwright, known primarily for his contribution to the anarchist movement through his writings and activism.

Goodman's political philosophy was rooted in anarchism, pacifism, and humanism. His seminal work, 'Growing Up Absurd: Problems of Youth in the Organized System', is a critique of modern society and education, and has been influential in shaping the discourse on these topics. He was deeply involved in the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War, and advocated for decentralization, community-controlled resources, and the abolishment of state power. Goodman passed away on August 2, 1972 leaving behind a rich legacy of political thought that continues to inspire activists and thinkers today.


Date of Birth: 1911-09-09

Date of Death: 1972-08-02

Country of Birth: United States

Political Ideas: Anarchism, Pacifism, Humanism

Quotes Available: 4



Quotes by Paul Goodman

In the United States, the New Left has agreed to regard itself as Marxist and speaks of seizing power and building socialism, although it is strongly opposed to centralized power and it has no economic theory whatever for a society and technology like ours.
There cannot be a history of anarchism in the sense of establishing a permanent state of things called "anarchist." It is always a continual coping with the next situation, and a vigilance to make sure that past freedoms are not lost and do not turn into the opposite.
In this country, where we have no continuing anarchist tradition, the young hardly know their tendency at all.
The protesting students are anarchist because they are in a historical situation to which anarchism is their only possible response.


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