The libertarian model of the economic system: genesis, evolution, prospects

Abstract

The article is devoted to the genesis and evolution of the libertarian trend in the form of anarcho-syndicalism, as well as the libertarian model of the economic system. The author reveals the significance of the theoretical and methodological works of M. Stirner, P.-J. Proudhon, M. Bakunin and P. Kropotkin, whose ideas influenced the formation of anarcho-syndicalism, which is assigned a special role in the construction of libertarian socialism. The author reconstructs N. Chomsky’s views on the forms of social structure and the essence of state institutions. The main provisions of the libertarian economic system − ParEcon – are presented. The author substantiates the libertarian-socialist model of economic development of society as an alternative to the modern capitalist system.

Author Biography

Roman S. Sashcheko, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

postgraduate student at the department of philosophy and methodology of science, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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Published
2021-07-01
Keywords: economy, libertarian socialism, capitalism, anarcho-syndicalism, anarcho-collectivism, anarcho-communism, mutualism, social and economic inequality, ParEcon, participatory economy, anarchism
How to Cite
Sashcheko, R. S. (2021). The libertarian model of the economic system: genesis, evolution, prospects. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology, 2, 29-36. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/philosophy/article/view/3767
Issue
No 2 (2021): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology
Section
Socio-economic Researches

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