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Anarchist theoristPolitical theory1842–1921

Peter Kropotkin

A Russian anarchist theorist, Kropotkin developed anarcho-communism and the idea of mutual aid as a factor of evolution, defending a stateless society based on cooperation, science, and free association.

Closest spectrum
Anarchist
Associated ideology
Anarcho-Communism
Closest personality
Michel Foucault
Portrait of Peter Kropotkin
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Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Federal
    Federal90%
    Unitary10%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy79%
    Autocracy21%
  • Power

    Very strong · Liberty
    Security4%
    Liberty96%
  • Immigration

    Very strong · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation13%
    Multiculturalism88%
  • Diplomacy

    Very strong · Pacifist
    Militarist8%
    Pacifist93%
  • Intervention

    Very strong · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist90%
    Nationalist10%
  • Economy

    Strong · Public
    Public79%
    Private21%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning70%
    Free market30%
  • Trade

    Balanced
    Protectionism56%
    Globalism44%
  • Religion

    Very strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious89%
    Religious11%
  • Morality

    Strong · Progressive
    Progressive81%
    Traditionalist19%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Biology
    Technology41%
    Biology59%

What sets Peter Kropotkin apart

Most unusual position

Structure

Peter Kropotkin leans further toward federal than 95% of the 416 personalities in the catalog.

Personality median 35Peter Kropotkin 90

Of all the axes, Structure is where Peter Kropotkin stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Trade

On Trade, Peter Kropotkin sits practically at the catalog median.

Personality median 52Peter Kropotkin 56

Here they share common ground with most personalities.