Peter Kropotkin, a prominent anarcho-communist, stated it was "best summed up by the maxim 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'" In short, anarchist philosophy includes the "ethic of reciprocity," but typically condones violence intended to retaliate against or dismantle systems of oppression (with the exception of anarcho-pacifism, some Christian anarchism and other nonviolent/pacifistic movements.)
Peter Kropotkin, a prominent advocate for anarcho-communism, encapsulated it with the phrase "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Anarchist philosophy centers on the idea of reciprocity, but often permits the use of force to challenge or dismantle oppressive systems (with notable exceptions such as anarcho-pacifism and certain Christian anarchist and pacifist movements).