Anarchy is a political philosophy that advocates for a society without a governing authority or centralized power. It emphasizes voluntary cooperation and self-governance, where individuals and communities organize themselves without imposed rules or hierarchies. Anarchists believe that people can manage their own affairs and resolve conflicts through mutual aid and consensus. In an anarchist society, traditional institutions like government and police are often seen as oppressive. Instead, various forms of organization, such as cooperatives and communes, may emerge to facilitate social order. Anarchy can take many forms, including anarcho-communism and anarcho-capitalism, each with its own vision of how society should function without centralized control.