Misconception:
Anarchism is against organization and cooperation.
- False. Anarchism is against forced or compulsory cooperation. Anarchism supports freedom of association and embraces voluntary cooperation.
- Anarchists approve of voluntary organizations & associations, e.g. Mutual aid societies, co-ops, firms, etc.
- Voluntary, free "society of contract" vs. compulsory, militant "society of status".
(Herbert Spencer - The Man Versus The State)