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Libertarian theoristPolitical theory1947–2004

Samuel Edward Konkin III

An American libertarian theorist, Konkin created agorism, advocating the replacement of the state through free, parallel markets and counter-economics, using informal activity to erode state power.

Closest spectrum
Libertarian
Closest ideology
Progressive Libertarianism
Closest personality
Lysander Spooner
Portrait of Samuel Edward Konkin III
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Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Federal
    Federal93%
    Unitary8%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy75%
    Autocracy25%
  • Power

    Very strong · Liberty
    Security0%
    Liberty100%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation21%
    Multiculturalism79%
  • Diplomacy

    Very strong · Pacifist
    Militarist11%
    Pacifist89%
  • Intervention

    Very strong · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist89%
    Nationalist11%
  • Economy

    Very strong · Private
    Public10%
    Private90%
  • Control

    Very strong · Free market
    Planning5%
    Free market95%
  • Trade

    Very strong · Globalism
    Protectionism13%
    Globalism88%
  • Religion

    Strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious86%
    Religious14%
  • Morality

    Strong · Progressive
    Progressive76%
    Traditionalist24%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology63%
    Biology38%

What sets Samuel Edward Konkin III apart

Most unusual position

Structure

Samuel Edward Konkin III leans further toward federal than 97% of the 416 personalities in the catalog.

Personality median 35Samuel Edward Konkin III 93

Of all the axes, Structure is where Samuel Edward Konkin III stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Technology

On Technology, Samuel Edward Konkin III sits practically at the catalog median.

Personality median 60Samuel Edward Konkin III 63

Here they share common ground with most personalities.