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Hugh
Wow, hopefully you guys have grown up in the three years since this question was asked, but if you think Fight Club should be a "must-read for people interested in anarchist ideology," then you're an idiot. Tyler Durden isn't some kind of anarchist role model, he's a psychopath with a half-baked philosophy. Nihilism does not equal anarchy. Only the most narcissistic wannabe radicals could see Durden as some kind of anarchist hero.
If you want to learn about anarchist ideology go to a library and read Emma Goldman.
If you want to learn about anarchist ideology go to a library and read Emma Goldman.
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I agree with Thomas. But maybe not entirely. Violence is not mandatory for Anarchy. A common misconception, just the word anarchy brings up images of violence and riots.
While he does come up with a lot of valid Anarchist points, Tyler strikes me more as a (obviously) schizophrenic psychopath who fronts like he wishes for the good of mankind, but deep down he just wants to watch the world burn.
This is also common in real life. Someone who is much more shallow than they would like you to believe. Like the kids in SLC punk, who spend years rebelling and thinking they are the shit. Then they grow up and see how stupid it was.
While he does come up with a lot of valid Anarchist points, Tyler strikes me more as a (obviously) schizophrenic psychopath who fronts like he wishes for the good of mankind, but deep down he just wants to watch the world burn.
This is also common in real life. Someone who is much more shallow than they would like you to believe. Like the kids in SLC punk, who spend years rebelling and thinking they are the shit. Then they grow up and see how stupid it was.
Victor
Tyler Durden is certainly a real anarchist. In the entire book, he speaks about the destruction of civilisation for the benefit of the freedom of all. He is the perfect depiction of a radical anarchist and he practises nihilism all throughout the book, holding no moral beliefs and not held back by material possessions as to achieving whatever he wants to achieve.
And yes, it is a must read for anarchist ideology, I can not stress this enough for every person interested in Fight Club.
And yes, it is a must read for anarchist ideology, I can not stress this enough for every person interested in Fight Club.
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