What are the criticisms of the Marxist theory of the state as discussed in key debates?

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The question is discussing the criticisms of the Marxist theory of the state, particularly in relation to its simplifications regarding class and conflict, and the implications of abolishing the state within a communist society. It highlights the complexities of modern societies and the views of various scholars on Marx's ideas.

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Criticisms are oversimplifying social divisions, overlooking non-class conflicts, and unrealistic assumptions on scarcity.

Criticisms of the Marxist theory of the state include its oversimplification of complex social divisions, overlooking sources of conflict beyond class, unrealistically assuming the end of material scarcity, and potentially suppressing individual differences under communism.

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Criticisms of the Marxist theory of the state include its oversimplification of complex social divisions, overlooking sources of conflict beyond class, unrealistically assuming the end of material scarcity, and potentially suppressing individual differences under communism.

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The Marxist theory of the state is critiqued for not accommodating diverse sources of societal conflict like religion or culture, and for assuming that class abolition will lead to end of all significant conflicts.

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Common mistakes include conflating Marxist critic of capitalism with advocacy for dictatorship and underestimating the role of non-class societal conflicts.

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