Concealed Quote by Mikhail Bakunin
“Whoever says State necessarily says domination, and, consequently, slavery; a State without slavery, open or concealed, is inconceivable: that is why we are enemies of the State.”
About This Quote
Bakunin argues that the state inherently entails domination and thus slavery; a state without any form of slavery is impossible, making opposition to the state inevitable.
In simple terms: The state inevitably enslaves; oppose it.
Key Takeaway
State = domination; resistance justified.
Themes
political philosophy
anarchism
power structures
freedom
authority
Mood
defiant
critical
provocative
Type
political
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- political activism
- academic debate
- social movements
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
state power
slavery
domination
anarchist critique
Practical Applications
- critical essays
- activist manifestos
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to the state could prevent domination?
- How does this view compare to libertarian perspectives?
