Humanity has not yet evolved and we do not as yet know a type of government superior to and better than the Soviets of Workers', Agricultural Labourers', Peasants', and Soldiers' Deputies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lenin claims no better government form exists yet than the Soviet model of workers' deputies.
- In plain terms
- Soviet workers' councils are currently the best government.
- What can you take from it?
- Current system is seen as optimal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What criteria define a 'better' government?
- Can other models surpass this?
Another view
Assessment may ignore potential future alternatives.
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