P.A. Kropotkin’s Views on State Power and its Fate (Socio-Philosophical Analysis)

In the article, based on the principle of unity of historical and logical, the socio-philosophical views of P.A. Kropotkin on the essence and evolution of state power are considered. Its provisions on the specifics of the functioning of the legislative, judicial and executive branches of government in a capitalist state are disclosed. The content of his idea that the system of power of the capitalist state does not meet the needs of workers is characterized. The views of the scientist are analyzed, claiming that the state is being destroyed by revolution and the society of the future based on mutual assistance and equality of people is being realized. The purpose of the study is to reveal P.A. Kropotkin’s socio-philosophical views on the state as an instrument of violence against workers and the need to eliminate it in the name of building a humane and just society of the future. Conclusions. The article proves: 1) the views of P.A. Kropotkin reveal the need for the destruction of state power under capitalism, which meets the interests of only the ruling class; 2) through the social revolution, relying on the ideas of anarchist communism, workers will achieve a free and just society.

P.A. Kropotkin, state, government, parliament, government, anarchy, communism, peace, war, freedom, violence