Agorism Explained in 3 Key Facts

Agorism is a libertarian social philosophy, first proposed by Samuel Edward Konkin III, that seeks to eliminate coercion so that all human relationships become voluntary exchanges. Its advocates aim to undermine the state through non-violent means, chiefly civil disobedience and counter-economics, which the article defines as all non-aggressive activity not sanctioned by the state. Konkin argues that most people already take part in some counter-economic activity, such as off-the-books payments for services. In an agorist society, the article says, disputes would be settled by voluntary arbitration, with private enforcement agencies carrying out judgments instead of the state.