Theories About the Purpose of the State
Essence of the State
As is the case in talks about the nature of the state, the discussion about the objectives of this state is not specifically discussed separately.
This is because, although people have thought for a long time, but because the goal of the state determines all the conditions in the state, one usually inserts the discussion about the teaching of the goal of this state in its overall teaching to determine the nature of its teaching.
Destination State
But one must never forget the importance of talking about the goals of this state.
Where does that importance lie ? The importance of talking about the objectives of this state is mainly related to the form of the state, the state structure, State organs or state agencies that must be established, the functions and duties of these organs, and their relationship between one organ and another which must always be adjusted. with state goals.
After all, by knowing the purpose of the state, we can answer the question of the legitimacy of power, namely power rather than state organization, as well as knowing the nature of the state organization.
Because everything must be in accordance with the goals of the state. In fact, about the purpose of this state, there are a lot of things proposed or taught by scholars, especially by thinkers about the state and law.
So as a result there are also various opinions on matters of statehood as stated above.
Therefore, once again, pay attention to the teachings about the purpose of the State of each of the scholars that were discussed earlier when we discussed the teachings of the state and the laws of these scholars. Also attention is paid to the teachings of the scholars which we will discuss next.
But besides that we must remember that in fact regarding the matter of the objectives of this state there is no scholar who is an expert thinker on the state and law who can precisely formulate a single formula, which includes all elements. So they actually can only make a mention or formulation that is vague and general in nature.
Because the purpose of the state in many ways depends on the place, circumstances, time, and the nature of the ruling power. Because maybe what was not the task of the state 100 or 200 years ago, today it is a very important task of the state, for example about the economy. In the past few centuries this question has not been the duty of the state.
Remember the economic principles of the liberal era : laissez faire, laissez aller.
But at that time, the matter of the economy became a very important task for the state. Also regarding the issue of education, previously this matter was the sole duty of each person.
State duties
But now this task is the main task of the state, besides the task of each individual person.
So if we look at the examples above, we then face difficulties in being able to define what the goals of the state are, which can apply to any place, time and situation.
Therefore, if we are to formulate in a vague and general way, and which may include all the elements of the goal of the state, is that the aim of the state is to carry out the welfare and happiness of its people, or to organize a just and prosperous society.
