The first act by virtue of which the State really…
“The first act by virtue of which the State really constitutes itself the representative of the whole of societythe taking possession of the means of production in the name of societythis is, at the same time, its last independent act as a State. State interference in social relations becomes, in one domain after another, superfluous, and then dies out of itself; the government of persons is replaced by the administration of things, and by the conduct of processes of production. The State is not abolished. It dies out.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The state’s role ends as society manages production directly, making governmental control obsolete.
In simple terms: State fades when people control production.
Key Takeaway
Support communal management.
Themes
politics
economics
social change
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community projects
- co‑ops
- policy reform
- education programs
Key Concepts
marxism
state theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies shift from state control?
- What obstacles arise in communal production?
A Different Perspective
Transition may be complex and contested.