In this work, Kropotkin points out what he considers to be the fallacies of the economic systems of feudalism and capitalism, and how he believes they create poverty and scarcity 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. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Preface
14:27 - Chapter 2
Our riches
19:45 - Chapter 3
Well-being for all
21:05 - Chapter 4
Anarchist communism
20:30 - Chapter 5
Expropriation
23:28 - Chapter 6
Food
48:12 - Chapter 7
Dwellings
19:41 - Chapter 8
Clothing
05:44 - Chapter 9
Ways and means
14:24 - Chapter 10
The need for luxury
27:04 - Chapter 11
Agreeable work
15:44 - Chapter 12
Free agreement
28:15 - Chapter 13
Objections
34:24 - Chapter 14
The collectivist wages system
29:13 - Chapter 15
Consumption and production
13:10 - Chapter 16
The division of labour
06:28 - Chapter 17
The decentralization of industry
19:56 - Chapter 18
Agriculture
44:31