10) Anarchy is the least stable of social structures.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anarchy is considered the most unstable social structure.
- In plain terms
- Anarchy is the least stable way to organize.
- What can you take from it?
- Some structure is needed for stability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What structure keeps society stable?
- Is total freedom desirable?
Another view
Some small groups function well with little structure.
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