Anarchism Quote by Andrej Grubačić
““I became an anarchist very early on. Anarchism, in my mind, meant taking democracy seriously and organizing prefiguratively- that is, in a way that anticipates that the society we are about to create. Instead of taking the power of the state, anarchism is concerned with socializing power- with creating new political and social structures not after the revolution, but in the immediate present, in the shell of the existing order. The basic goal, however, remains the same. Like my grandparents, I too believe in and dream of a region where many worlds fit, and where everything is for everyone. (p.12)””
About This Quote
Anarchism is framed as proactive democracy, building new structures now rather than awaiting a post‑revolutionary order.
In simple terms: Anarchism prefigures desired society.
Key Takeaway
Democracy requires immediate re‑creation.
Themes
anarchism
democracy
prefigurative politics
social change
Mood
inspired
visionary
Type
political theory
personal manifesto
When to use this quote
- community assemblies
- grassroots movements
Key Concepts
power decentralization
collective organization
Practical Applications
- prefigurative projects
- participatory governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to ‘take democracy seriously’?
- How can prefigurative actions reshape power?
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