'''Far-left''' refers to the [[extremism|extreme]] position on the [[Left]] side of the [[political spectrum]] that is [[collectivistSocialism|Socialist]], [[intolerantMarxism|Marxist]], advocates [[big government]] through [[totalitarianismAnarchism|Anarchist]] (although in some cases, far-leftists also advocate complete [[anarchyCommunism|Communist]]), [[fascismStalinism|Stalinist]], [[totalitarianismCollectivism|Collectivist]], [[single party]] advocacy, and supportive of [[anti-democraticBig government]] ideals. It is represented through movements such [[Progressivism]], [[Marxism]], and [[Democratic Socialism]]Those on the far-left often include violence to achieve their aims.
Far-leftist groups often adopt names that are [[oxymoron]]ic and contradictory, such as [[National Socialism]], [[Antifascist]], or Democratic Socialism.