anarcholibertarians

Anarcholibertarians are individuals who advocate for a political philosophy combining elements of anarchism and libertarianism. This perspective seeks to eliminate all forms of coercive authority, including both the state and private institutions that exert control over individuals. Unlike traditional libertarians, who often accept a minimal state to protect property rights, anarcholibertarians reject all forms of centralized governance, arguing that coercion—even in the form of law enforcement or courts—violates individual freedom.

The core principle of anarcholibertarianism is the rejection of any system that restricts personal autonomy through force or fraud. Proponents typically emphasize voluntary cooperation, mutual aid, and decentralized governance as alternatives to hierarchical structures. They often draw inspiration from classical liberal thinkers like John Locke, as well as anarchist theorists such as Pierre-Joseph Proudhon and Mikhail Bakunin, though they differ in their opposition to state authority.

Anarcholibertarians often advocate for private security agencies, voluntary arbitration, and market-based solutions to disputes, arguing that these methods respect individual sovereignty more than state-enforced laws. Some also support decentralized legal systems, such as common-law courts or private property-based governance models. Critics of this view argue that without a central authority, vulnerable individuals may lack protection against coercion from powerful actors, such as corporations or criminal organizations.

The movement intersects with broader libertarian and anarchist traditions but distinguishes itself by its absolute rejection of all coercive structures, including those that claim to serve as neutral arbiters of conflict. While not a unified ideology, anarcholibertarianism reflects a consistent commitment to individual liberty and the elimination of state or institutional domination.