"Anarchism is the only philosophy which brings to man the consciousness of himself; which maintains that God, the State, and society are non-existent, that their promises are null and void, since they can be fulfilled only through man's subordination."
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About Benjamin Tucker
Benjamin Ricketson Tucker (1854–1939) was an American individualist anarchist, publisher, and advocate of free-market anarchism. He is best known for his publication of the influential anarchist periodical 'Liberty', which was known for promoting individualist anarchism and the theory of natural rights. Tucker's ideas on mutual banking, opposition to intellectual property, and support for voluntary cooperation influenced the development of anarchism in the United States.
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