Anarchism is a political philosophy that advocates stateless societies, the abolishment of all forms of government, and that no one should be coerced into any kind of hierarchy (e.g. the state and capitalism). It is historically a far-left ideology, usually described as the libertarian wing of the socialist movement (alongside communism and libertarian Marxism).
Humans lived in societies without formal hierarchies long before the establishment of formal states, realms, or empires. With the rise of organised hierarchical bodies, scepticism toward authority also rose. Although traces of anarchist thought are found throughout history, modern anarchism emerged from the Enlightenment. By the 19th and 20th centuries, anarchism became increasingly popular in most parts of the world and had a significant role in workers' struggles for emancipation.
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