In this work, Kropotkin points out what he considers to be the defects of the economic systems of feudalism and capitalism, and how he believes they thrive on and maintain poverty and scarcity, as symbol for richness and in spite of being in a time of abundance thanks to technology, while promoting privilege. He goes on to propose a more decentralised economic system based on mutual aid and voluntary cooperation, asserting that the tendencies for this kind of organisation already exist, both in evolution and in human society. He also talks about details of revolution and expropriation in order not to end in a reactionary way. (summary by AudibleAnarchist)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Our Riches
21:25 - Chapter 2
Well-Being for All
19:43 - Chapter 3
Anarchist Communism
22:15 - Chapter 4
Expropiation
28:21 - Chapter 5
Food
30:00 - Chapter 6
Dwellings
21:38 - Chapter 7
Clothing
05:45 - Chapter 8
Ways and Means
13:59 - Chapter 9
The Need for Luxury
18:51 - Chapter 10
Agreeable Work
15:58 - Chapter 11
Free Agreement
07:21 - Chapter 12
Objections
36:52 - Chapter 13
The Collectivest Wages System
33:13 - Chapter 14
Comsumption and Production
14:40 - Chapter 15
The Division of Labor
06:34 - Chapter 16
The Decentralisation of Industry
22:07 - Chapter 17
Agriculture
42:29