Anarcap

Anarcap is a term that refers to an individual who identifies with anarcho-capitalism. Anarcho-capitalism is a political philosophy that advocates for the abolition of the state in favor of a society based on private property rights and voluntary contracts. Anarcap adherents believe that all services currently provided by the state, such as law enforcement, defense, and infrastructure, could be more efficiently and ethically provided by private entities in a free market.

The core tenets of anarcho-capitalism include the non-aggression principle, which states that it is illegitimate to initiate or threaten force against individuals or their property. They argue that a stateless society would arise naturally through the enforcement of property rights and the resolution of disputes via private arbitration. Economic activity would be entirely voluntary, with no government intervention, taxation, or regulation.

Anarcap thought often draws upon classical liberal and libertarian ideas, emphasizing individual liberty, self-ownership, and free markets. Critics of anarcho-capitalism raise concerns about potential issues such as the provision of public goods, the protection of the poor and vulnerable, and the possibility of private monopolies or warlordism emerging in the absence of a state. Despite these criticisms, anarcaps maintain that a free market system would ultimately lead to a more just and prosperous society for all.