anarcho-primitivism

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anarcho- +‎ primitivism

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anarcho-primitivism (uncountable)

  1. An anarchist philosophy that criticizes civilization and advocates for a return to primitive ways of life instead of agriculture, industry, and urbanization.
    • 2000 August 5, Joseph Kahn, “Anarchism, the Creed That Won't Stay Dead”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      Mr. Zerzan, 56, is a leading proponent of anarcho-primitivism, which combines radical environmentalism with an extreme antitechnology bent.

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