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Links between Kropotkin's theory of ‘mutual aid’ and the values and practices of action research
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posted on 2023-08-30, 13:24 authored by Carol Munn-GiddingsThe purpose of this article is to outline some of the key ideas of Peter Kropotkin on Mutual Aid, which can be seen to have a resonance and relevance to the value base and practices of action research. Written in 1902 as a refutation of the appropriation of Darwin’s theories by social philosophers,
Kropotkin’s work stresses the importance of cooperation, rather than competition amongst humans as the basis for a creative, supportive and developmental human community (society). His ideas can be seen to have a
particular importance or relationship to the growing body of action research in the community health and social care fields, where Kropotkin’s theory can also be seen to support and explain the activity of the growing numbers of self help/mutual aid groups in both condition specific groups and in social/community concerns more generally.
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9Page range
149-158Publication title
Educational Action ResearchISSN
1747-5074External DOI
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Taylor & FrancisLanguage
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2010-07-22Legacy Faculty/School/Department
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