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Anarcho-primitivism
The Wild One
«Civilization has taken more from us than it has given.»
Sees industrial civilization, and even agriculture, as the root of domination. Proposes a return to small, wild communities.
In short
On the traditional scale, this ideology sits in the libertarian left camp. The clearest positions are on state: strongly towards “liberty”; environment: strongly towards “ecology”; technology: strongly towards “caution”; democracy: strongly towards “direct democracy”. Among the other ideologies, the closest is libertarian municipalism (92%).
Principles
- Rejecting industrial civilization
- Small-scale communities
- Living in harmony with nature
Reject industrial society and return to small communities close to nature.
Common criticisms
Where it comes from
It developed in the 1980s and 1990s with authors like John Zerzan, following earlier critiques of technology.
Further reading: Future Primitive — John Zerzan; Walden — Henry David Thoreau
Position on the 13 axes
Similar ideologies
Libertarian municipalismThe Confederalist92%DegrowthThe Homesteader91%MutualismThe Free Artisan90%Closest parties in Europe
Green PartyUnited Kingdom85%
Kommunistische Partei ÖsterreichsAustria84%
PodemosSpain83%
Rifondazione ComunistaItaly82%Closest figures
Positions are estimates based on documented ideas, platforms and actions, updated to October 2026.