a political theory holding that all forms of governmental authority are undesirable and advocating a society based on voluntary cooperation
Anarchism is split into two distinct branches: one regards individuals as highly egoistic and attempts to release them from the constraints of government to pursue their own concerns; the other deems people to be so socially inclined that mutual cooperation may be attained without state regulation. Either way, it is optimistic about the possibility of life without centralized politics — Professor Michael Freeden
the attacking of the established social order or laws; rebellion