Domination Quote by Mikhail Bakunin
“If there is a State, then there is domination, and in turn, there is slavery.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Statism and Anarchy", 1873
Power structures inherently create hierarchies that lead to oppression and loss of freedom.
In simple terms: Domination breeds slavery.
Key Takeaway
Beware concentration of authority.
Themes
politics
freedom
power
oppression
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government policy
- workplace management
- activist movements
- community organizing
Key Concepts
anarchism
social hierarchy
authority
liberty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does authority affect personal liberty?
- What alternatives to domination exist?
A Different Perspective
Power can be diffused through participatory democracy.
