Anarcho-capitalist terminology and symbolism
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Terms
Existing Terms
Anarcho-capitalist authors can use common terms in a way that can subtly differ from the way they're used by other anarchists or in general discourse. In general, the meaning is clear in context, but it can lead to serious misunderstandings especially when discussing anarcho-capitalist ideas with socialist/collectivist anarchists.Anarcho-capitalists use the following terms with the following definitions:
- Anarchism — a philosophy that opposes all forms of government and coercion. A synonym for anti-statism.
- Contract — a voluntary agreement between persons.
- Coercion — physical force or threat of such against persons or property.
- Capitalism — economic system where the means of production are privately owned, and where investments, production, distribution, income, and prices are determined through the operation of a free market.
- Free market — a market where all decisions regarding transfer of money, goods (including capital goods), and services are voluntary.
- Fraud — inducing one to part with something of value through the use of dishonesty.
- State — an organization claiming a monopoly on use of coercion in a given geographic area.
- Voluntary — any action not influenced by coercion or fraud perpetrated by any human agency.
Jargon/Neologisms
- Ancap — contraction of anarcho-capitalism and/or anarcho-capitalist used in informal discourse usually in blogs or other internet forums.
- Non-Aggression Axiom/Non-Aggression Principle — (often abbreviated NAP) a prohibition against the initiation of force, or the threat of force, against persons or property (usually referred to as aggression or coercion). Generally used to derive the ethics of libertarianism and anarcho-capitalism.
- PDA — Private defense agency. Anarcho-capitalists use this term to refer to a private organization fulfilling some or all of the roles associated with police in a statist society. For instance, a discussion may center on the feasibility and mechanics of employing PDAs to prevent and punish violence or property crimes. The concept of a private defense agency usually implies an agency focused on small-scale policing; thus, one might see a reference to PDAs in contrast to private military operations. Also, in some contexts, the private defense agency may specifically imply a for-profit business; thus, one might see a reference to PDAs in contrast to volunteer groups such as a neighborhood watch or militia.
- DRO - Dispute resolution organisation (similar to the PDA). A private organization specialized in resolving disputes that would arise in an anarchical society. The term was coined by Stefan Molyneux.
Symbols
Ama-gi
The ama-gi is an ancient Sumerian cuneiform word meaning "freedom". It is believed to be the first instance of humans writing that concept down. The Ama-gi is sometimes used as a symbol of anarcho-capitalists.Libertatis Æquilibritas
The Libertatis Æquilibritas, which is Latin for "the Equilibrium of Liberty", is a symbol used by some adherents of anarcho-capitalism. It is a combination of the yin/yang symbol, and the dollar sign. The yin/yang represents the perceived balance of a free market; the dollar sign represents capitalism and private property. The dollar yin-yang symbol was originally integrated (and tattooed) by libertarian Jake Shannon and named and popularlized by Per Bylund in 1999[link] (see article [link]) and gained a significant following among anarcho-capitalists. It serves to distinguish anarcho-capitalists from the rest of the anarchist movement, which largely opposes capitalism and markets. The symbol is slightly ironic, in that it draws from Taoist symbology, yet Lao Zi, the founder of Taoism, said in his Tao Te Ching, "Above all, do not compete."Gold-Black Flag
The Gold-Black Flag appears in 2002 as "AnarkoKapitalistisk Front", or "Swedish Anarcho-Capitalist Front" flag. [Andrewrogers.net] and others use this flag. This flag is similar to the flags of the Green Anarchist movement and the flag of the anarcho-syndicalism movement.
See also
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