Yeah, those are definitions when used as a literary term, or an extreme example. You’re not wrong that anarchy can refer to no rules at all, but social contracts and agreements can exist and it still be anarchy just fine.
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finitebanjo@piefed.world 3 weeks agohttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anarchy
1
a: absence of government
b: a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority
the city's descent into anarchy
c: a utopian society of individuals who enjoy complete freedom without government
2
a: absence or denial of any authority or established order
anarchy prevailed in the war zone
b: absence of order : disorder
Goldmage263@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
finitebanjo@piefed.world 3 weeks ago
This is both a literary term and an extreme example, idk why you're here arguing it if you agree on that usage.
Goldmage263@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Well, because things in practice are often different than the extreme end of the definition, and I’m arguing because I enjoy it and it exposes me to other perspectives. Like how you see no benefit to anarchy tells me about your lived expieriences and/or how you would plan to act in an anarchal society.
Also, social contracts are enforced in anarchy, just not by an entity emposed by a governing body. I’d say social contracts are more worthwhile when they flourish without the need for enforcement. E.g. people watching what they say in public around children. You won’t get arrested for swearing until it’s “disturbing the peace”.
finitebanjo@piefed.world 3 weeks ago
Also, social contracts are enforced in anarchy, just not by an entity emposed by a governing body.
This has yet to be demonstrated.
Aqarius@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally
1 : in a literal sense or manner
2 : in effect : virtually —used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible