Modern Social Science Research

Marx's critique of bureaucracy is a crucial component of his theory of the state. Its distinctive feature lies in its grounding in historical materialism, which argues that bureaucracy is a product of specific historical conditions and will ultimately disappear as those conditions disappear. In Marx's view, bureaucracy is inevitable, yet also inherently limited and hypocritical. The path to overcoming this problem lies, first, in establishing a clear goal of building a democratic state and, second, in dismantling bureaucracy through the power of the working class. This Marxist approach offers numerous insights into my country's current modern governance.

Marx; Bureaucracy; Contemporary implications