The assumptions of libertarian Agrarian Geography in Manuel Correia de Andrade's geography

Abstract

The studies on Manuel Correia de Andrade's contributions to agrarian geography are diverse, but few have made a relationship of the influences of the libertarian geography of Élisée Reclus in his work, in this sense, the aim of this article is to analyze the theoretical-methodological influences of Reclus in the agrarian studies of Andrade. To this end, works of the two authors were selected, so that the points in common could be understood in some categories such as work, class struggle, unequal development of capitalism and progress. Thus, the libertarian agrarian geography of Andrade moves towards ideas of mutualism proposed by Reclus, with regard to cooperation between peasant farmers, as a way of strengthening in the face of the advances of capitalism and the great rural owners. Despite the distinct historical and geographical contexts, the authors share the ideas of strengthening among the segments of the less favoured populations, to advance and break with the inequalities imposed by the progress that capitalism imposes on society. The cooperation is tonic of the speeches of Reclus and Andrade, as a way to strengthen the work among the small farmers and peasants, whether by conducting the collective actions of the society for Reclus or for the State in Andrade.