Abolish Quote by Ralph Miliband
““All concepts of politics, of whatever kind, are about conflict──how to contain it, or abolish it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The State in Capitalist Society, 1969
Politics is fundamentally about managing conflict, either by containing it within structures or attempting to eliminate it entirely.
In simple terms: Politics deals with conflict management.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced conflict resolution.
Themes
politics
conflict
society
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- legislative negotiation
- peace talks
- social movements
Key Concepts
power
structure
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- What conflicts are essential for progress?
- How can societies contain conflict constructively?
A Different Perspective
Eliminating conflict may suppress necessary dissent.
