Miguel Abensour - Demokracija Protiv Drеѕave.pdf May 2026

The file refers to the Croatian translation of the work Democracy Against the State: Marx and the Machiavellian Moment . The book, translated by Dragutin Lalović and published by Disput in 2007, explores the relationship between democracy and the state through a critical lens. Key Themes of the Work

: The Croatian edition includes the main text and additional essays like "Divlja demokracija" (Savage Democracy) and "Princip anarhije" (The Principle of Anarchy). Miguel Abensour - Demokracija protiv drЕѕave.pdf

In this book, Abensour argues that true democracy is inherently in conflict with the state apparatus. Key concepts include: The file refers to the Croatian translation of

: Abensour presents democracy not as a fixed system or institution, but as a continuous action—a "savage" or "insurgent" democracy that must constantly challenge the state's tendency toward hierarchy. Context and Availability In this book, Abensour argues that true democracy

: The text analyzes Marx’s early works to argue that democracy is the "unsolved riddle of all constitutions," where the state is seen as a secondary, often oppressive, structure that alienates the people from their own political power.