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Full Idea
The control of greedy or predatory impulses is imperatively necessary, and therefore States …are needed for survival.
Gist of Idea
A state is essential, to control greedy or predatory impulses
Source
Bertrand Russell (Authority and the Individual [1949], 5)
Book Ref
Russell,Bertrand: 'Authority and the Individual' [Unwin 1977], p.81
A Reaction
The anarchist replies that the corruption of this benevolent state is precisely the problem they are trying to avoid. Perhaps the emphasis should be on the rule of law, rather than on people holding centralised power.