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God and the State

Authors: Mikhail Bakunin

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Key Ideas

1. The State is a form of oppression and must be abolished. 2. Religion is an illusion and must be discarded. 3. Liberty is achieved through the destruction of authority. 4. The principle of authority is based on the denial of individual freedom. 5. Freedom can only be achieved through the destruction of all forms of government. 6. The idea of God is used as a justification for the authority of the State. 7. The State and religion work together to maintain control over the masses. 8. The State uses violence to enforce its authority. 9. The State exploits and oppresses the working class. 10. An....
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1. What is the main idea behind Mikhail Bakunin's 'God and the State'?
2. According to Bakunin, what is the principle of authority based on?
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