Karl Marx's Theory of the State and Society
Explore Karl Marx's theory on the state, class struggle, and the evolution of society towards a classless system. Marx's observations on capitalism, the nature of the bourgeoisie and proletarian states, and the concept of a stateless society are discussed. Learn about the essence of the state according to Marxists and the inevitable conflict of class interests shaping its existence. Dive into the principles of Marxism and the revolutionary ideas that seek to establish a more equitable and harmonious social order.
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Karl Marx theory of the state Introduction Marx observed that the capitalistic system would inevitably destroy itself. The oppressed workers would become alienated and ultimate overthrow the owners to take control of the means of production themselves, ushering in a classless society. Supporters of the theory Karl Marx Lenin Engels Gramsci Mao-Tse-Tung
Definitions:- According to Karl Marx, The state is nothing more than the form of organization which the bourgeoisie necessarily adopt both for internal and external purpose , for the mutual guarantee of their property and interests According to Lenin, The state is the product and manifestation of the irreconcilability of class antagonism
Forms of state According to Karl Marx Nature of bourgoise state Nature of Proletarian state Nature of the stateless society
NATURE OF THE BOURGEOISIE STATE Class Character of the state Repressive and coercive character of the state Class antagonism cannot be Reconciled Democracy in Bourgeoisie state is an eye wash Capitalist state can be abolished only through revolutionary means NATURE OF THE PROLETARIAN STATE Abolition of Privileges Faith in Socialism To Established Legislatures for law making Violence and suppression Economic Policies NATURE OF STATELESS SOCIETY It shall be classless and stateless society Pay according to need Voluntary Associations
NATURE OF THE STATE ACCORDING TO MARXISTS State is a class organization State is not a natural and ethical institution Class antagonism responsible for the origin of the state State is the result of evolutionary process State protects the interests of ruling class State is an artificial institution State is a means State can not create unity and harmony in society Force is the basis of the state Welfare state is a means to save the capitalistic system State is a temporary institution and it shall witheraway
