Antistatism refers to a political philosophy that advocates for limited or no government intervention in people's lives, including economic, social, and political affairs. Other synonyms for antistatism include anarchism, libertarianism, and laissez-faireism. Anarchism advocates for a society without government, while libertarianism believes in a minimal government that only provides essential services. Laissez-faireism advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy. These philosophies share the belief that government is often inefficient and can even be harmful to the people it is supposed to serve. Antistatism is often associated with individual freedom, personal responsibility, and voluntary associations.