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The Modern Anarchist

The Modern Anarchist

By: Jake Ward
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 A world without rulers? You’re not the only one wondering about this. Join writer, journalist, and public historian Jake Ward for a comprehensive look at the most controversial - and most misunderstood - philosophy in the world. From its key players, to its surprising historical iterations, to its most audacious and eye-opening concepts, The Modern Anarchist seeks to educate, explore, and demystify this unsung current in human history, arming you with the intellectual tools you need to establish and defend your own self-ownership.© 2025 Jake Ward Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • John Brown: Anarchy & The American Civil War - Part One

    John Brown: Anarchy & The American Civil War - Part One
    Jul 31 2025

    In part one of the series, Jake divulges the unusual upbringing and surprising early life trajectory that gave rise to John Brown, arguably one of the most underrated and important figures in US history. Understanding who Brown was involves understanding the complexity of questions such as when violence is or is not morally justifiable, if all forms of religious extremism are truly equal to each other, and what separates someone who tries to work within the system from someone who tries to overthrow it from the outside.

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    38 mins
  • Why I Am An Anarchist

    Why I Am An Anarchist
    Jul 24 2025

    Jake discusses the foundations of what makes for a coherent anarchist perspective in the 21st century. He touches on real-world examples of anarchism in practice, ways of separating anarchism from the common ways it is misdefined, the moral untenability of hierarchical governments, social contract theory, speed limits, and what it means to call oneself an "anarchist" in 2025.

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    47 mins
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