The Tolstoian tradition of non-violent resistance is prevalent among some anarchists; others believe that violence (especially self-defense) is justified as a way to provoke social upheaval which could lead to a social revolution.
The Tolstoian tradition of non-violent resistance is prevalent among some anarchists. Violence (especially self) is justified as a way to provoke social upheaval. This is what others believe. This social upheaval could lead to a social revolution. Especially self is defense.