Henri Zisly
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Henri Zisly was a french
individualist anarchist and naturist. He participated alongside Henry Beylie and Emile Gravelle
in many journals such as La nouvelle humanité and La Vie naturelle, which promoted anarchist-naturism
.
In 1902 he is one of the main initiators along Georges Butaud and Sophie Zaïkowska of the cooperative
Colonie de Vaux established in Essômes-sur-Marne
, in l'Aisne.
Zisly dedicated "His political activity, primarily...at supporting a return to “natural life” through writing and practical involvement, stimulated lively confrontations within and outside the anarchist environment. Zisly vividly criticized progress and civilization, which he regarded as “absurd, ignoble, and filthy.” He openly opposed industrialization, arguing that machines were inherently authoritarian, defended nudism, advocated a non-dogmatic and non-religious adherence to the “laws of nature,” recommended a lifestyle based on limited needs and self-sufficiency, and disagreed with vegetarianism, which he considered “anti-scientific.”
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
individualist anarchist and naturist. He participated alongside Henry Beylie and Emile Gravelle
Emile Gravelle
Emile Gravelle was a French individualist anarchist and naturist activist, writer and painter. He published the review "L'Etat Naturel." Collaborated with Henri Zisly & Henri Beylie on "La Nouvelle Humanité," followed by "Le Naturien," "Le Sauvage," "L'Ordre Naturel," & "La Vie Naturelle." His...
in many journals such as La nouvelle humanité and La Vie naturelle, which promoted anarchist-naturism
Anarcho-naturism
Anarcho-naturism appeared in the late 19th century as the union of anarchist and naturist philosophies. Mainly it had importance within individualist anarchist circles in Spain, France, Portugal...
.
In 1902 he is one of the main initiators along Georges Butaud and Sophie Zaïkowska of the cooperative
Cooperative
A cooperative is a business organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit...
Colonie de Vaux established in Essômes-sur-Marne
Essômes-sur-Marne
Essômes-sur-Marne is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
, in l'Aisne.
Zisly dedicated "His political activity, primarily...at supporting a return to “natural life” through writing and practical involvement, stimulated lively confrontations within and outside the anarchist environment. Zisly vividly criticized progress and civilization, which he regarded as “absurd, ignoble, and filthy.” He openly opposed industrialization, arguing that machines were inherently authoritarian, defended nudism, advocated a non-dogmatic and non-religious adherence to the “laws of nature,” recommended a lifestyle based on limited needs and self-sufficiency, and disagreed with vegetarianism, which he considered “anti-scientific.”
Works
- En Conquête de l'état naturel, 1899
- Voyage au beau pays de Naturie, 1900
- La Conception du naturisme libertaire, 1920
- Naturisme pratique dans la civilisation, 1928
See also
- Henri Zisly page; from the Daily Bleed's Anarchist Encyclopedia
- Témoignage de Henri Zisly, L'En Dehors n°66, 20 septembre 1925
- "Zisly, Henri (1872–1945)" by Stefano Boni