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Daniel Guerin

Guerin: Author and Prominent Anarchist

Daniel Guérin was born on May 19, 1904, in France. He was a prominent advocate of libertarian socialism and was particularly active in the French anarchist movement. Guérin's introduction to politics began early in his life when he was sent to learn English in Wales and got influenced by the Miners' strike in 1926. After returning to France, he started engaging in political writings and activism.

Throughout his life, Guérin authored multiple books and articles, and his writings contributed significantly to the anarchist movement. His notable works include Anarchism: From Theory to Practice and No Gods, No Masters: An Anthology of Anarchism. He was a prominent figure in the May 1968 uprisings in France, pushing for direct action and worker's self-management. His ideas and literature continue to inspire and influence anarchist thought and praxis.


Date of Birth: May 19, 1904

Date of Death: April 14, 1988

Country of Birth: France

Political Ideas: Anarchism, Libertarian Communism

Quotes Available: 6



Quotes by Daniel Guerin

The word anarchist seems to me too restrictive and I don't use it unless it is joined by the word communist.
Libertarian communism is as yet only an approximation, and not a dogma of absolute truth.
We do not fetishize organization, but in order to elaborate and defend this struggle, organization is a necessity.
Private capitalism, condemned by history, only survives today thanks to the arms race on the one hand, and the comparative failure of state communism on the other.
As far as the problem of the state goes, the lesson of the Russian revolution is written on the wall for all to see.
Was traditional anarchism, idealistic and prone to splits, not destined to fail as soon as it found itself confronted by an implacable social struggle, for which it was not in the least way prepared?