Marxism, Freedom and the State

Marxism, Freedom and the State is a collection of essays and letters by the Russian anarchist philosopher and revolutionary, Mikhail Bakunin. In this book, Bakunin critiques the ideology of Marxism, arguing that it ultimately leads to a dictatorship of the proletariat and the concentration of power in the state. He advocates for a decentralized, anarchist society that prioritizes individual freedom and direct democracy.Bakunin’s writings cover a range of topics, including his disagreements with Karl Marx and the First International, his views on the role of the state and the need for revolutionary action, and his vision for a society based on mutual aid and cooperation. He also discusses the relationship between anarchism and other political ideologies, such as socialism and liberalism.Marxism, Freedom and the State is an important work in the history of anarchist thought, and remains relevant to contemporary debates about the role of the state, the nature of power, and the possibilities for radical social change.Its principal point is the conquest of political power by the working class. One can understand that men as indispensable as Marx and Engels should be the partisans of a programme which, consecrating and approving political power, opens the door to all ambitions. Since there will be political power there will necessarily be subjects, got up in Republican fashion, as citizens, it is true, but who will none the less be subjects, and who as such will be forced to obey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.