Question

In Karl Marx's vision of communism, what is the ultimate goal after the transitional socialist phase?

• A. The withering away of the state
• B. The dictatorship of the proletariat
• C. The establishment of a planned economy
• D. The consolidation of private property

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The withering away of the state

The "withering away of the state"

• In Karl Marx's vision of communism, the ultimate goal after the transitional socialist phase is the "withering away of the state.
• Marx believed that as the socialist society developed and class distinctions were eliminated, the need for a coercive state apparatus would diminish.
• The state's functions, such as law enforcement and the suppression of class conflict, would become less necessary as social cooperation increased.
• Over time, individuals and communities would become capable of self-governance without the need for a centralized state authority.
• People would be motivated by a sense of collective responsibility rather than external coercion.
• The "withering away of the state" would ultimately result in the state becoming obsolete and fading away.
• In its place, society would be characterized by a stateless, classless, and truly communist structure where individuals freely contributed to the common good.