The Essence of the State and the Inevitability of Its Destruction: New Reading of "The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State"

"The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State" is a work by Friedrich Engels on the laws of ancient social development and the origin of the state. It is one of the representative works of Marxist state theory. This book is a new reading of the classic "The Origin of Family, Private Property and the State". The author first introduces the writing background, firstly to improve and develop the theoretical system of historical materialism and Marxist state theory, secondly to criticize the idealist view of history and various state theories, and thirdly to guide the proletarian revolutionary struggle. Secondly, the basic content, context system and key points analysis of the book are elaborated. Thirdly, the theoretical and historical significance of "The Origin of the Family, Private Ownership and the State" is introduced, that is, the use of the basic principles of historical materialism for social analysis has important guiding significance for grasping the essence of political phenomena such as the state and democracy. The theory of the state has played an important role in the history of the international communist movement. Finally, the practical significance of re-reading "Origin" in the new era is explained to readers. First, the enlightenment of the family view on the construction of family civilization in contemporary China; second, the practical enlightenment of private ownership theory; third, the practical significance of state theory in promoting the modernization of the national governance system.