Peter Kropotkin (anarchist thinker)

Peter Kropotkin was a Russian anarchist thinker and scientist who believed that cooperation and mutual aid are natural aspects of human and animal behavior. Challenging the idea that competition drives progress, he argued that societies flourish through collaboration and support. Kropotkin supported decentralization, self-governance, and voluntary association, advocating for a stateless society where communities work together freely. His ideas emphasize that cooperation, rather than conflict, is fundamental to social development, and he saw mutual aid as a key principle for creating a more just and equitable world.