A review of a book on evolutionary theory and altruism which discusses Kropotkin. Unfortunately, as shown, the account of Kropotkin’s ideas is flawed and so both “mutual aid” and his contribution to science are obscured. It appeared in Anarcho-Syndicalist Review No. 91 (Winter 2025)
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Mutual Aid: Kropotkin versus Jones
A review of book by a noted academic who tries to discuss Kropotkin’s ideas on mutual aid but fails due to its inaccuracies as well as the author’s acceptance of the cultural assumptions of the society he inhabits. It appeared in Freedom, 2nd March 2008.
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Frans de Waal (1948-2024)
An obituary of leading primatologist Frans de Waal. He had written numerous books on co-operation and altruism which should be of interest to anarchists, recognising his debt to Kropotkin. It appeared in Anarcho-Syndicalist Review No. 90 (Fall 2024)
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