The Servile State

The Servile State is an economic and social concept describing a system where a large portion of the population remains dependent on the ownership and control of others, often through property or employment relationships. It highlights a society where freedom is limited because individuals are tied to their roles as workers or tenants, with little opportunity for genuine independence. Historically linked to feudal or industrial-era practices, the concept emphasizes how economic arrangements can create systems of reliance that restrict personal autonomy, contrasting with more egalitarian or free-market models that promote individual self-sufficiency.