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AnarchistPolitical theory1854–1939

Benjamin Tucker

An American individualist anarchist, Tucker championed a free market without state or monopolies, uniting radical individual freedom and mutualism, and translated the great libertarian thinkers of his time.

Closest spectrum
Libertarian
Associated ideology
Individualist Socialism
Closest personality
Samuel Edward Konkin III
Portrait of Benjamin Tucker
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Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Federal
    Federal93%
    Unitary8%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy80%
    Autocracy20%
  • Power

    Very strong · Liberty
    Security1%
    Liberty99%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation19%
    Multiculturalism81%
  • Diplomacy

    Very strong · Pacifist
    Militarist8%
    Pacifist93%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist86%
    Nationalist14%
  • Economy

    Leaning · Private
    Public31%
    Private69%
  • Control

    Very strong · Free market
    Planning9%
    Free market91%
  • Trade

    Very strong · Globalism
    Protectionism11%
    Globalism89%
  • Religion

    Very strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious91%
    Religious9%
  • Morality

    Strong · Progressive
    Progressive83%
    Traditionalist18%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology65%
    Biology35%

What sets Benjamin Tucker apart

Most unusual position

Structure

Benjamin Tucker leans further toward federal than 97% of the 416 personalities in the catalog.

Personality median 35Benjamin Tucker 93

Of all the axes, Structure is where Benjamin Tucker stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Technology

On Technology, Benjamin Tucker sits close to the catalog median.

Personality median 60Benjamin Tucker 65

Here they share common ground with most personalities.